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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,618.82, 14,411.80 and 5,228.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,618.82, 14,411.80 and 5,228.44 is: 7,833.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,618.82 : 14,411.80 = 5,228.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,618.82/14,411.80 = 5,228.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,618.82x = 14,411.80 × 5,228.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,618.82x = 75,351,231.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,351,231.59/9,618.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,833.73

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