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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,456.88, 14,182.44 and 5,350

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,456.88, 14,182.44 and 5,350 is: 8,023.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,456.88 : 14,182.44 = 5,350 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,456.88/14,182.44 = 5,350/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,456.88x = 14,182.44 × 5,350
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,456.88x = 75,876,054
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,876,054/9,456.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,023.37

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