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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,705.41, 14,534.21 and 5,535.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,705.41, 14,534.21 and 5,535.12 is: 8,289.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,705.41 : 14,534.21 = 5,535.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,705.41/14,534.21 = 5,535.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,705.41x = 14,534.21 × 5,535.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,705.41x = 80,448,568.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,448,568.78/9,705.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,289.05

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