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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,436.54, 14,152.76 and 5,725.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,436.54, 14,152.76 and 5,725.47 is: 8,586.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,436.54 : 14,152.76 = 5,725.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,436.54/14,152.76 = 5,725.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,436.54x = 14,152.76 × 5,725.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,436.54x = 81,031,202.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,031,202.80/9,436.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,586.96

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