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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,495.58, 14,246.55 and 5,343.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,495.58, 14,246.55 and 5,343.70 is: 8,017.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,495.58 : 14,246.55 = 5,343.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,495.58/14,246.55 = 5,343.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,495.58x = 14,246.55 × 5,343.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,495.58x = 76,129,289.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,129,289.24/9,495.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,017.34

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