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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,014.49, 12,441.47 and 5,660.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,014.49, 12,441.47 and 5,660.15 is: 7,811.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,014.49 : 12,441.47 = 5,660.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,014.49/12,441.47 = 5,660.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,014.49x = 12,441.47 × 5,660.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,014.49x = 70,420,495.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,420,495.91/9,014.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,811.92

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