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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,335.58, 14,005.53 and 5,443.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,335.58, 14,005.53 and 5,443.26 is: 8,166.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,335.58 : 14,005.53 = 5,443.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,335.58/14,005.53 = 5,443.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,335.58x = 14,005.53 × 5,443.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,335.58x = 76,235,741.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,235,741.23/9,335.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,166.15

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