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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,545.72, 14,313.92 and 5,604.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,545.72, 14,313.92 and 5,604.66 is: 8,404.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,545.72 : 14,313.92 = 5,604.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,545.72/14,313.92 = 5,604.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,545.72x = 14,313.92 × 5,604.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,545.72x = 80,224,626.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,224,626.84/9,545.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,404.26

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