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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,014.70, 13,514.58 and 5,544.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,014.70, 13,514.58 and 5,544.66 is: 8,312.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,014.70 : 13,514.58 = 5,544.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,014.70/13,514.58 = 5,544.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,014.70x = 13,514.58 × 5,544.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,014.70x = 74,933,751.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,933,751.14/9,014.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,312.40

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