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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,377.78, 14,050.87 and 5,668.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,377.78, 14,050.87 and 5,668.68 is: 8,493.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,377.78 : 14,050.87 = 5,668.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,377.78/14,050.87 = 5,668.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,377.78x = 14,050.87 × 5,668.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,377.78x = 79,649,924.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,649,924.27/9,377.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,493.48

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