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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,517.31, 14,257.60 and 5,344.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,517.31, 14,257.60 and 5,344.66 is: 8,006.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,517.31 : 14,257.60 = 5,344.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,517.31/14,257.60 = 5,344.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,517.31x = 14,257.60 × 5,344.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,517.31x = 76,201,975.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,201,975.41/9,517.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,006.68

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