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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,604.44, 14,392.98 and 5,438.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,604.44, 14,392.98 and 5,438.25 is: 8,149.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,604.44 : 14,392.98 = 5,438.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,604.44/14,392.98 = 5,438.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,604.44x = 14,392.98 × 5,438.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,604.44x = 78,272,623.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,272,623.49/9,604.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,149.63

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