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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,546.93, 14,324.69 and 5,159.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,546.93, 14,324.69 and 5,159.25 is: 7,741.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,546.93 : 14,324.69 = 5,159.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,546.93/14,324.69 = 5,159.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,546.93x = 14,324.69 × 5,159.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,546.93x = 73,904,656.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,904,656.88/9,546.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,741.20

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