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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,481.52, 14,226.06 and 5,097.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,481.52, 14,226.06 and 5,097.80 is: 7,648.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,481.52 : 14,226.06 = 5,097.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,481.52/14,226.06 = 5,097.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,481.52x = 14,226.06 × 5,097.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,481.52x = 72,521,608.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,521,608.67/9,481.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,648.73

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