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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,631.44, 14,439.04 and 5,933.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,631.44, 14,439.04 and 5,933.52 is: 8,895.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,631.44 : 14,439.04 = 5,933.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,631.44/14,439.04 = 5,933.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,631.44x = 14,439.04 × 5,933.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,631.44x = 85,674,332.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,674,332.62/9,631.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,895.28

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