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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,379.80, 14,068.08 and 5,705.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,379.80, 14,068.08 and 5,705.64 is: 8,557.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,379.80 : 14,068.08 = 5,705.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,379.80/14,068.08 = 5,705.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,379.80x = 14,068.08 × 5,705.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,379.80x = 80,267,399.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,267,399.97/9,379.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,557.47

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