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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,607.68, 14,437.44 and 5,454

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,607.68, 14,437.44 and 5,454 is: 8,195.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,607.68 : 14,437.44 = 5,454 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,607.68/14,437.44 = 5,454/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,607.68x = 14,437.44 × 5,454
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,607.68x = 78,741,797.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,741,797.76/9,607.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,195.71

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