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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,447.68, 14,152.08 and 5,549.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,447.68, 14,152.08 and 5,549.96 is: 8,313.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,447.68 : 14,152.08 = 5,549.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,447.68/14,152.08 = 5,549.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,447.68x = 14,152.08 × 5,549.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,447.68x = 78,543,477.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,543,477.92/9,447.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,313.52

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