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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,406.93, 14,109.24 and 5,460.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,406.93, 14,109.24 and 5,460.34 is: 8,189.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,406.93 : 14,109.24 = 5,460.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,406.93/14,109.24 = 5,460.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,406.93x = 14,109.24 × 5,460.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,406.93x = 77,041,149.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,041,149.69/9,406.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,189.83

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