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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,411.39, 14,118.36 and 5,464.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,411.39, 14,118.36 and 5,464.50 is: 8,197.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,411.39 : 14,118.36 = 5,464.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,411.39/14,118.36 = 5,464.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,411.39x = 14,118.36 × 5,464.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,411.39x = 77,149,778.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,149,778.22/9,411.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,197.49

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