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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,545.58, 14,324.04 and 5,162.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,545.58, 14,324.04 and 5,162.94 is: 7,747.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,545.58 : 14,324.04 = 5,162.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,545.58/14,324.04 = 5,162.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,545.58x = 14,324.04 × 5,162.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,545.58x = 73,954,159.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,954,159.08/9,545.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,747.48

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