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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,346.35, 14,002.51 and 5,438.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,346.35, 14,002.51 and 5,438.91 is: 8,148.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,346.35 : 14,002.51 = 5,438.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,346.35/14,002.51 = 5,438.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,346.35x = 14,002.51 × 5,438.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,346.35x = 76,158,391.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,158,391.66/9,346.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,148.46

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