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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,348.62, 14,023.04 and 5,450.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,348.62, 14,023.04 and 5,450.27 is: 8,175.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,348.62 : 14,023.04 = 5,450.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,348.62/14,023.04 = 5,450.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,348.62x = 14,023.04 × 5,450.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,348.62x = 76,429,256.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,429,256.85/9,348.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,175.46

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