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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,430.08, 14,125.68 and 5,522.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,430.08, 14,125.68 and 5,522.64 is: 8,272.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,430.08 : 14,125.68 = 5,522.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,430.08/14,125.68 = 5,522.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,430.08x = 14,125.68 × 5,522.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,430.08x = 78,011,045.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,011,045.40/9,430.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,272.58

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