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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,514.95, 14,282.69 and 5,358.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,514.95, 14,282.69 and 5,358.96 is: 8,044.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,514.95 : 14,282.69 = 5,358.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,514.95/14,282.69 = 5,358.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,514.95x = 14,282.69 × 5,358.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,514.95x = 76,540,337.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,540,337.61/9,514.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,044.22

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