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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,397.20, 14,095.80 and 5,460.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,397.20, 14,095.80 and 5,460.60 is: 8,190.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,397.20 : 14,095.80 = 5,460.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,397.20/14,095.80 = 5,460.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,397.20x = 14,095.80 × 5,460.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,397.20x = 76,971,525.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,971,525.48/9,397.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,190.90

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