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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,347.48, 14,041.58 and 5,651.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,347.48, 14,041.58 and 5,651.45 is: 8,489.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,347.48 : 14,041.58 = 5,651.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,347.48/14,041.58 = 5,651.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,347.48x = 14,041.58 × 5,651.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,347.48x = 79,355,287.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,355,287.29/9,347.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,489.48

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