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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,390.13, 14,075.46 and 5,872.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,390.13, 14,075.46 and 5,872.06 is: 8,802.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,390.13 : 14,075.46 = 5,872.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,390.13/14,075.46 = 5,872.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,390.13x = 14,075.46 × 5,872.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,390.13x = 82,651,980.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,651,980.84/9,390.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,802.01

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