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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,548.22, 14,303.04 and 5,382

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,548.22, 14,303.04 and 5,382 is: 8,062.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,548.22 : 14,303.04 = 5,382 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,548.22/14,303.04 = 5,382/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,548.22x = 14,303.04 × 5,382
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,548.22x = 76,978,961.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,978,961.28/9,548.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,062.13

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