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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,545.95, 14,326.58 and 5,389.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,545.95, 14,326.58 and 5,389.93 is: 8,089.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,545.95 : 14,326.58 = 5,389.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,545.95/14,326.58 = 5,389.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,545.95x = 14,326.58 × 5,389.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,545.95x = 77,219,263.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,219,263.34/9,545.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,089.22

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