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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,624.02, 14,430.56 and 5,731.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,624.02, 14,430.56 and 5,731.16 is: 8,593.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,624.02 : 14,430.56 = 5,731.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,624.02/14,430.56 = 5,731.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,624.02x = 14,430.56 × 5,731.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,624.02x = 82,703,747.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,703,747.44/9,624.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,593.48

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