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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,385.40, 14,059.20 and 5,864.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,385.40, 14,059.20 and 5,864.60 is: 8,785.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,385.40 : 14,059.20 = 5,864.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,385.40/14,059.20 = 5,864.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,385.40x = 14,059.20 × 5,864.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,385.40x = 82,451,584.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,451,584.32/9,385.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,785.09

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