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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,431.68, 14,150.40 and 5,964.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,431.68, 14,150.40 and 5,964.16 is: 8,948.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,431.68 : 14,150.40 = 5,964.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,431.68/14,150.40 = 5,964.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,431.68x = 14,150.40 × 5,964.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,431.68x = 84,395,249.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,395,249.66/9,431.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,948.06

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