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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,446.76, 14,161.59 and 5,743.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,446.76, 14,161.59 and 5,743.44 is: 8,609.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,446.76 : 14,161.59 = 5,743.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,446.76/14,161.59 = 5,743.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,446.76x = 14,161.59 × 5,743.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,446.76x = 81,336,242.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,336,242.47/9,446.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,609.96

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