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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,628.71, 14,416.97 and 5,001.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,628.71, 14,416.97 and 5,001.99 is: 7,489.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,628.71 : 14,416.97 = 5,001.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,628.71/14,416.97 = 5,001.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,628.71x = 14,416.97 × 5,001.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,628.71x = 72,113,442.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,113,442.68/9,628.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,489.42

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