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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,637.08, 14,421.60 and 5,940.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,637.08, 14,421.60 and 5,940.24 is: 8,889.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,637.08 : 14,421.60 = 5,940.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,637.08/14,421.60 = 5,940.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,637.08x = 14,421.60 × 5,940.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,637.08x = 85,667,765.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,667,765.18/9,637.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,889.39

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