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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,493.40, 14,240.10 and 5,540.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,493.40, 14,240.10 and 5,540.60 is: 8,310.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,493.40 : 14,240.10 = 5,540.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,493.40/14,240.10 = 5,540.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,493.40x = 14,240.10 × 5,540.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,493.40x = 78,898,698.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,898,698.06/9,493.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,310.90

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