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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,464.40, 14,196.60 and 5,511.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,464.40, 14,196.60 and 5,511.60 is: 8,267.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,464.40 : 14,196.60 = 5,511.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,464.40/14,196.60 = 5,511.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,464.40x = 14,196.60 × 5,511.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,464.40x = 78,245,980.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,245,980.56/9,464.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,267.40

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