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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,380.81, 14,043.17 and 5,671.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,380.81, 14,043.17 and 5,671.82 is: 8,490.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,380.81 : 14,043.17 = 5,671.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,380.81/14,043.17 = 5,671.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,380.81x = 14,043.17 × 5,671.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,380.81x = 79,650,381.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,650,381.76/9,380.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,490.78

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