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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,540.06, 14,308.44 and 4,344.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,540.06, 14,308.44 and 4,344.72 is: 6,516.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,540.06 : 14,308.44 = 4,344.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,540.06/14,308.44 = 4,344.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,540.06x = 14,308.44 × 4,344.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,540.06x = 62,166,165.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,166,165.44/9,540.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,516.33

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