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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,396.91, 14,095.80 and 5,233.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,396.91, 14,095.80 and 5,233.79 is: 7,850.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,396.91 : 14,095.80 = 5,233.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,396.91/14,095.80 = 5,233.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,396.91x = 14,095.80 × 5,233.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,396.91x = 73,774,457.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,774,457.08/9,396.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,850.93

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