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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,380.67, 14,064.02 and 5,682.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,380.67, 14,064.02 and 5,682.01 is: 8,518.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,380.67 : 14,064.02 = 5,682.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,380.67/14,064.02 = 5,682.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,380.67x = 14,064.02 × 5,682.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,380.67x = 79,911,860.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,911,860.02/9,380.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,518.78

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