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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,550.92, 14,330.68 and 5,163.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,550.92, 14,330.68 and 5,163.24 is: 7,747.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,550.92 : 14,330.68 = 5,163.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,550.92/14,330.68 = 5,163.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,550.92x = 14,330.68 × 5,163.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,550.92x = 73,992,740.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,992,740.20/9,550.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,747.18

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