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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,624.52, 14,441.57 and 5,405.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,624.52, 14,441.57 and 5,405.15 is: 8,110.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,624.52 : 14,441.57 = 5,405.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,624.52/14,441.57 = 5,405.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,624.52x = 14,441.57 × 5,405.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,624.52x = 78,058,825.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,058,825.06/9,624.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,110.42

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