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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,544.37, 14,295.83 and 5,382.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,544.37, 14,295.83 and 5,382.18 is: 8,061.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,544.37 : 14,295.83 = 5,382.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,544.37/14,295.83 = 5,382.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,544.37x = 14,295.83 × 5,382.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,544.37x = 76,942,703.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,942,703.40/9,544.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,061.58

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