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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,346.98, 14,040.83 and 5,650.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,346.98, 14,040.83 and 5,650.95 is: 8,488.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,346.98 : 14,040.83 = 5,650.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,346.98/14,040.83 = 5,650.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,346.98x = 14,040.83 × 5,650.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,346.98x = 79,344,028.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,344,028.29/9,346.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,488.73

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