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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,575.37, 14,347.35 and 5,869.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,575.37, 14,347.35 and 5,869.76 is: 8,795.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,575.37 : 14,347.35 = 5,869.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,575.37/14,347.35 = 5,869.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,575.37x = 14,347.35 × 5,869.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,575.37x = 84,215,429.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,215,429.40/9,575.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,795.01

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