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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,395.56, 14,080.90 and 5,003.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,395.56, 14,080.90 and 5,003.56 is: 7,498.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,395.56 : 14,080.90 = 5,003.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,395.56/14,080.90 = 5,003.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,395.56x = 14,080.90 × 5,003.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,395.56x = 70,454,628.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,454,628.00/9,395.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,498.72

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