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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,391.44, 14,086.08 and 3,548.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,391.44, 14,086.08 and 3,548.64 is: 5,322.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,391.44 : 14,086.08 = 3,548.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,391.44/14,086.08 = 3,548.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,391.44x = 14,086.08 × 3,548.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,391.44x = 49,986,426.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,986,426.93/9,391.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,322.55

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