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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,595.29, 14,394.98 and 5,437.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,595.29, 14,394.98 and 5,437.29 is: 8,157.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,595.29 : 14,394.98 = 5,437.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,595.29/14,394.98 = 5,437.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,595.29x = 14,394.98 × 5,437.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,595.29x = 78,269,680.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,269,680.80/9,595.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,157.09

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