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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,597.88, 14,396.82 and 5,491

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,597.88, 14,396.82 and 5,491 is: 8,236.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,597.88 : 14,396.82 = 5,491 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,597.88/14,396.82 = 5,491/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,597.88x = 14,396.82 × 5,491
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,597.88x = 79,052,938.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,052,938.62/9,597.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,236.50

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