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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,549.03, 14,302.81 and 5,840.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,549.03, 14,302.81 and 5,840.01 is: 8,747.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,549.03 : 14,302.81 = 5,840.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,549.03/14,302.81 = 5,840.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,549.03x = 14,302.81 × 5,840.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,549.03x = 83,528,524.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,528,524.23/9,549.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,747.34

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