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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,464.14, 14,180.51 and 5,755.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,464.14, 14,180.51 and 5,755.15 is: 8,623.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,464.14 : 14,180.51 = 5,755.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,464.14/14,180.51 = 5,755.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,464.14x = 14,180.51 × 5,755.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,464.14x = 81,610,891.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,610,891.22/9,464.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,623.17

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