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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,438.93, 14,156.30 and 5,727.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,438.93, 14,156.30 and 5,727.85 is: 8,590.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,438.93 : 14,156.30 = 5,727.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,438.93/14,156.30 = 5,727.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,438.93x = 14,156.30 × 5,727.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,438.93x = 81,085,141.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,085,141.88/9,438.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,590.50

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