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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,560.90, 14,323.12 and 5,602.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,560.90, 14,323.12 and 5,602.43 is: 8,392.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,560.90 : 14,323.12 = 5,602.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,560.90/14,323.12 = 5,602.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,560.90x = 14,323.12 × 5,602.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,560.90x = 80,244,277.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,244,277.18/9,560.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,392.96

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