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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,497.51, 14,241.79 and 5,549.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,497.51, 14,241.79 and 5,549.91 is: 8,322.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,497.51 : 14,241.79 = 5,549.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,497.51/14,241.79 = 5,549.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,497.51x = 14,241.79 × 5,549.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,497.51x = 79,040,678.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,040,678.91/9,497.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,322.25

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