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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,452.23, 14,161.97 and 5,746.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,452.23, 14,161.97 and 5,746.68 is: 8,610.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,452.23 : 14,161.97 = 5,746.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,452.23/14,161.97 = 5,746.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,452.23x = 14,161.97 × 5,746.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,452.23x = 81,384,324.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,384,324.13/9,452.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,610.07

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