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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,545.53, 14,240.80 and 9,028.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,545.53, 14,240.80 and 9,028.85 is: 13,469.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,545.53 : 14,240.80 = 9,028.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,545.53/14,240.80 = 9,028.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,545.53x = 14,240.80 × 9,028.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,545.53x = 128,578,016.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,578,016.48/9,545.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,469.97

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