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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,534.54, 14,285.66 and 5,774.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,534.54, 14,285.66 and 5,774.95 is: 8,652.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,534.54 : 14,285.66 = 5,774.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,534.54/14,285.66 = 5,774.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,534.54x = 14,285.66 × 5,774.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,534.54x = 82,498,996.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,498,996.91/9,534.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,652.65

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