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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,314.46, 12,852.81 and 5,537.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,314.46, 12,852.81 and 5,537.70 is: 7,641.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,314.46 : 12,852.81 = 5,537.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,314.46/12,852.81 = 5,537.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,314.46x = 12,852.81 × 5,537.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,314.46x = 71,175,005.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,175,005.94/9,314.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,641.35

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