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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,541.63, 14,308.01 and 5,594.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,541.63, 14,308.01 and 5,594.10 is: 8,388.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,541.63 : 14,308.01 = 5,594.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,541.63/14,308.01 = 5,594.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,541.63x = 14,308.01 × 5,594.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,541.63x = 80,040,438.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,040,438.74/9,541.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,388.55

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