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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,377.18, 14,058.70 and 5,678.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,377.18, 14,058.70 and 5,678.52 is: 8,513.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,377.18 : 14,058.70 = 5,678.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,377.18/14,058.70 = 5,678.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,377.18x = 14,058.70 × 5,678.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,377.18x = 79,832,609.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,832,609.12/9,377.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,513.50

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