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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,348.99, 14,043.84 and 5,652.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,348.99, 14,043.84 and 5,652.96 is: 8,491.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,348.99 : 14,043.84 = 5,652.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,348.99/14,043.84 = 5,652.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,348.99x = 14,043.84 × 5,652.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,348.99x = 79,389,265.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,389,265.77/9,348.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,491.75

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