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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,338.48, 14,007.72 and 5,395.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,338.48, 14,007.72 and 5,395.74 is: 8,093.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,338.48 : 14,007.72 = 5,395.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,338.48/14,007.72 = 5,395.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,338.48x = 14,007.72 × 5,395.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,338.48x = 75,582,015.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,582,015.11/9,338.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,093.61

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