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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,519.98, 14,268.92 and 5,627.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,519.98, 14,268.92 and 5,627.66 is: 8,434.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,519.98 : 14,268.92 = 5,627.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,519.98/14,268.92 = 5,627.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,519.98x = 14,268.92 × 5,627.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,519.98x = 80,300,573.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,300,573.05/9,519.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,434.96

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