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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,445.68, 14,149.08 and 5,547.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,445.68, 14,149.08 and 5,547.96 is: 8,310.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,445.68 : 14,149.08 = 5,547.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,445.68/14,149.08 = 5,547.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,445.68x = 14,149.08 × 5,547.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,445.68x = 78,498,529.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,498,529.88/9,445.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,310.52

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