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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,456.48, 14,170.21 and 5,508.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,456.48, 14,170.21 and 5,508.95 is: 8,254.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,456.48 : 14,170.21 = 5,508.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,456.48/14,170.21 = 5,508.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,456.48x = 14,170.21 × 5,508.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,456.48x = 78,062,893.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,062,893.76/9,456.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,254.96

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