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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,385.06, 14,070.62 and 5,686.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,385.06, 14,070.62 and 5,686.58 is: 8,525.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,385.06 : 14,070.62 = 5,686.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,385.06/14,070.62 = 5,686.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,385.06x = 14,070.62 × 5,686.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,385.06x = 80,013,706.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,013,706.28/9,385.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,525.65

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