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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,383.31, 14,046.92 and 5,674.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,383.31, 14,046.92 and 5,674.32 is: 8,494.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,383.31 : 14,046.92 = 5,674.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,383.31/14,046.92 = 5,674.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,383.31x = 14,046.92 × 5,674.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,383.31x = 79,706,719.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,706,719.09/9,383.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,494.52

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