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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,548.93, 14,327.69 and 5,161.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,548.93, 14,327.69 and 5,161.25 is: 7,744.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,548.93 : 14,327.69 = 5,161.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,548.93/14,327.69 = 5,161.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,548.93x = 14,327.69 × 5,161.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,548.93x = 73,948,692.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,948,692.57/9,548.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,744.19

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