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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,394.86, 14,076.90 and 5,698.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,394.86, 14,076.90 and 5,698.29 is: 8,538.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,394.86 : 14,076.90 = 5,698.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,394.86/14,076.90 = 5,698.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,394.86x = 14,076.90 × 5,698.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,394.86x = 80,214,258.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,214,258.50/9,394.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,538.10

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