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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,544.95, 14,325.08 and 5,388.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,544.95, 14,325.08 and 5,388.93 is: 8,087.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,544.95 : 14,325.08 = 5,388.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,544.95/14,325.08 = 5,388.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,544.95x = 14,325.08 × 5,388.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,544.95x = 77,196,826.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,196,826.42/9,544.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,087.71

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