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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,244.98, 13,868.91 and 5,546.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,244.98, 13,868.91 and 5,546.34 is: 8,320.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,244.98 : 13,868.91 = 5,546.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,244.98/13,868.91 = 5,546.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,244.98x = 13,868.91 × 5,546.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,244.98x = 76,921,690.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,921,690.29/9,244.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,320.37

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