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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,543.76, 14,297.08 and 5,371.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,543.76, 14,297.08 and 5,371.04 is: 8,046.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,543.76 : 14,297.08 = 5,371.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,543.76/14,297.08 = 5,371.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,543.76x = 14,297.08 × 5,371.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,543.76x = 76,790,188.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,790,188.56/9,543.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,046.11

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