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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,383.70, 14,095.77 and 5,687.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,383.70, 14,095.77 and 5,687.94 is: 8,544.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,383.70 : 14,095.77 = 5,687.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,383.70/14,095.77 = 5,687.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,383.70x = 14,095.77 × 5,687.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,383.70x = 80,175,894.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,175,894.01/9,383.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,544.17

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