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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,548.48, 14,307.33 and 5,168

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,548.48, 14,307.33 and 5,168 is: 7,743.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,548.48 : 14,307.33 = 5,168 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,548.48/14,307.33 = 5,168/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,548.48x = 14,307.33 × 5,168
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,548.48x = 73,940,281.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,940,281.44/9,548.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,743.67

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