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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,518.48, 14,273.04 and 5,621.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,518.48, 14,273.04 and 5,621.84 is: 8,430.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,518.48 : 14,273.04 = 5,621.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,518.48/14,273.04 = 5,621.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,518.48x = 14,273.04 × 5,621.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,518.48x = 80,240,747.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,240,747.19/9,518.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,430.00

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