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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,462.06, 14,188.27 and 5,514.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,462.06, 14,188.27 and 5,514.57 is: 8,269.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,462.06 : 14,188.27 = 5,514.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,462.06/14,188.27 = 5,514.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,462.06x = 14,188.27 × 5,514.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,462.06x = 78,242,208.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,242,208.09/9,462.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,269.05

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