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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,451.68, 14,177.52 and 5,553.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,451.68, 14,177.52 and 5,553.92 is: 8,330.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,451.68 : 14,177.52 = 5,553.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,451.68/14,177.52 = 5,553.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,451.68x = 14,177.52 × 5,553.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,451.68x = 78,740,811.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,740,811.88/9,451.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,330.88

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