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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,494.73, 14,214.42 and 5,533.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,494.73, 14,214.42 and 5,533.88 is: 8,284.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,494.73 : 14,214.42 = 5,533.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,494.73/14,214.42 = 5,533.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,494.73x = 14,214.42 × 5,533.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,494.73x = 78,660,823.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,660,823.48/9,494.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,284.68

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