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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,390.96, 14,079.45 and 5,692.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,390.96, 14,079.45 and 5,692.30 is: 8,534.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,390.96 : 14,079.45 = 5,692.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,390.96/14,079.45 = 5,692.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,390.96x = 14,079.45 × 5,692.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,390.96x = 80,144,439.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,144,439.38/9,390.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,534.21

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