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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,383.72, 14,079.67 and 5,881.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,383.72, 14,079.67 and 5,881.76 is: 8,825.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,383.72 : 14,079.67 = 5,881.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,383.72/14,079.67 = 5,881.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,383.72x = 14,079.67 × 5,881.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,383.72x = 82,813,154.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,813,154.72/9,383.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,825.19

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