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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,491.08, 14,202.60 and 5,794.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,491.08, 14,202.60 and 5,794.24 is: 8,670.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,491.08 : 14,202.60 = 5,794.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,491.08/14,202.60 = 5,794.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,491.08x = 14,202.60 × 5,794.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,491.08x = 82,293,273.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,293,273.02/9,491.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,670.59

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