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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,517.64, 14,292.80 and 5,841.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,517.64, 14,292.80 and 5,841.45 is: 8,772.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,517.64 : 14,292.80 = 5,841.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,517.64/14,292.80 = 5,841.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,517.64x = 14,292.80 × 5,841.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,517.64x = 83,490,647.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,490,647.35/9,517.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,772.21

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