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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,456.39, 14,165.62 and 5,706.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,456.39, 14,165.62 and 5,706.02 is: 8,547.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,456.39 : 14,165.62 = 5,706.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,456.39/14,165.62 = 5,706.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,456.39x = 14,165.62 × 5,706.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,456.39x = 80,829,332.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,829,332.18/9,456.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,547.59

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