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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,376.56, 14,067.81 and 5,868.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,376.56, 14,067.81 and 5,868.81 is: 8,805.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,376.56 : 14,067.81 = 5,868.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,376.56/14,067.81 = 5,868.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,376.56x = 14,067.81 × 5,868.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,376.56x = 82,561,304.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,561,304.01/9,376.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,805.07

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