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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,440.67, 14,141.56 and 5,535.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,440.67, 14,141.56 and 5,535.66 is: 8,292.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,440.67 : 14,141.56 = 5,535.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,440.67/14,141.56 = 5,535.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,440.67x = 14,141.56 × 5,535.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,440.67x = 78,282,868.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,282,868.03/9,440.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,292.09

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