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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,376.32, 14,057.52 and 5,677.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,376.32, 14,057.52 and 5,677.68 is: 8,512.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,376.32 : 14,057.52 = 5,677.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,376.32/14,057.52 = 5,677.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,376.32x = 14,057.52 × 5,677.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,376.32x = 79,814,100.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,814,100.15/9,376.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,512.31

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