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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,340.52, 14,009.34 and 4,145.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,340.52, 14,009.34 and 4,145.48 is: 6,217.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,340.52 : 14,009.34 = 4,145.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,340.52/14,009.34 = 4,145.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,340.52x = 14,009.34 × 4,145.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,340.52x = 58,075,438.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,075,438.78/9,340.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,217.58

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