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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,375.73, 14,056.59 and 5,677.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,375.73, 14,056.59 and 5,677.06 is: 8,511.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,375.73 : 14,056.59 = 5,677.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,375.73/14,056.59 = 5,677.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,375.73x = 14,056.59 × 5,677.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,375.73x = 79,800,104.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,800,104.83/9,375.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,511.35

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