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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,376.84, 14,037.38 and 5,667.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,376.84, 14,037.38 and 5,667.81 is: 8,484.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,376.84 : 14,037.38 = 5,667.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,376.84/14,037.38 = 5,667.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,376.84x = 14,037.38 × 5,667.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,376.84x = 79,561,202.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,561,202.74/9,376.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,484.86

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