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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,388.84, 14,055.14 and 5,679.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,388.84, 14,055.14 and 5,679.84 is: 8,502.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,388.84 : 14,055.14 = 5,679.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,388.84/14,055.14 = 5,679.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,388.84x = 14,055.14 × 5,679.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,388.84x = 79,830,946.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,830,946.38/9,388.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,502.75

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