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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,420.38, 14,111.73 and 5,670.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,420.38, 14,111.73 and 5,670.10 is: 8,493.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,420.38 : 14,111.73 = 5,670.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,420.38/14,111.73 = 5,670.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,420.38x = 14,111.73 × 5,670.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,420.38x = 80,014,937.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,014,937.91/9,420.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,493.81

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