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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,450.24, 14,168.40 and 5,753.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,450.24, 14,168.40 and 5,753.28 is: 8,625.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,450.24 : 14,168.40 = 5,753.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,450.24/14,168.40 = 5,753.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,450.24x = 14,168.40 × 5,753.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,450.24x = 81,514,772.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,514,772.35/9,450.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,625.68

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