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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,548.08, 14,330.32 and 5,392.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,548.08, 14,330.32 and 5,392.17 is: 8,092.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,548.08 : 14,330.32 = 5,392.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,548.08/14,330.32 = 5,392.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,548.08x = 14,330.32 × 5,392.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,548.08x = 77,271,508.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,271,508.11/9,548.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,092.89

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