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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,546.57, 14,301.36 and 5,373.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,546.57, 14,301.36 and 5,373.90 is: 8,050.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,546.57 : 14,301.36 = 5,373.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,546.57/14,301.36 = 5,373.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,546.57x = 14,301.36 × 5,373.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,546.57x = 76,854,078.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,854,078.50/9,546.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,050.44

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