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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,440.92, 14,141.93 and 5,535.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,440.92, 14,141.93 and 5,535.91 is: 8,292.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,440.92 : 14,141.93 = 5,535.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,440.92/14,141.93 = 5,535.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,440.92x = 14,141.93 × 5,535.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,440.92x = 78,288,451.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,288,451.71/9,440.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,292.46

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