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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,464.31, 14,191.65 and 5,516.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,464.31, 14,191.65 and 5,516.82 is: 8,272.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,464.31 : 14,191.65 = 5,516.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,464.31/14,191.65 = 5,516.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,464.31x = 14,191.65 × 5,516.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,464.31x = 78,292,778.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,292,778.55/9,464.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,272.42

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