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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,550.85, 14,326.23 and 5,388.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,550.85, 14,326.23 and 5,388.96 is: 8,083.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,550.85 : 14,326.23 = 5,388.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,550.85/14,326.23 = 5,388.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,550.85x = 14,326.23 × 5,388.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,550.85x = 77,203,480.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,203,480.42/9,550.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,083.42

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