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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,540.78, 14,316.03 and 4,345.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,540.78, 14,316.03 and 4,345.98 is: 6,521.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,540.78 : 14,316.03 = 4,345.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,540.78/14,316.03 = 4,345.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,540.78x = 14,316.03 × 4,345.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,540.78x = 62,217,180.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,217,180.06/9,540.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,521.18

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