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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,621.83, 14,437.53 and 5,402.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,621.83, 14,437.53 and 5,402.46 is: 8,106.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,621.83 : 14,437.53 = 5,402.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,621.83/14,437.53 = 5,402.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,621.83x = 14,437.53 × 5,402.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,621.83x = 77,998,181.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,998,181.05/9,621.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,106.38

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