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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,447.08, 14,151.14 and 5,542.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,447.08, 14,151.14 and 5,542.08 is: 8,301.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,447.08 : 14,151.14 = 5,542.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,447.08/14,151.14 = 5,542.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,447.08x = 14,151.14 × 5,542.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,447.08x = 78,426,749.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,426,749.97/9,447.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,301.69

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