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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,446.01, 14,149.58 and 5,541

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,446.01, 14,149.58 and 5,541 is: 8,300.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,446.01 : 14,149.58 = 5,541 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,446.01/14,149.58 = 5,541/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,446.01x = 14,149.58 × 5,541
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,446.01x = 78,402,795.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,402,795.08/9,446.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,300.10

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