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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,446.76, 14,150.70 and 5,541.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,446.76, 14,150.70 and 5,541.75 is: 8,301.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,446.76 : 14,150.70 = 5,541.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,446.76/14,150.70 = 5,541.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,446.76x = 14,150.70 × 5,541.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,446.76x = 78,419,641.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,419,641.73/9,446.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,301.22

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