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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,544.51, 14,317.17 and 5,844.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,544.51, 14,317.17 and 5,844.43 is: 8,766.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,544.51 : 14,317.17 = 5,844.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,544.51/14,317.17 = 5,844.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,544.51x = 14,317.17 × 5,844.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,544.51x = 83,675,662.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,675,662.07/9,544.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,766.89

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