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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,376.98, 14,058.47 and 5,678.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,376.98, 14,058.47 and 5,678.31 is: 8,513.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,376.98 : 14,058.47 = 5,678.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,376.98/14,058.47 = 5,678.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,376.98x = 14,058.47 × 5,678.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,376.98x = 79,828,322.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,828,322.39/9,376.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,513.22

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