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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,549.08, 14,329.29 and 5,166.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,549.08, 14,329.29 and 5,166.44 is: 7,752.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,549.08 : 14,329.29 = 5,166.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,549.08/14,329.29 = 5,166.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,549.08x = 14,329.29 × 5,166.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,549.08x = 74,031,417.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,031,417.03/9,549.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,752.73

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