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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,631.60, 14,449.35 and 5,473.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,631.60, 14,449.35 and 5,473.60 is: 8,211.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,631.60 : 14,449.35 = 5,473.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,631.60/14,449.35 = 5,473.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,631.60x = 14,449.35 × 5,473.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,631.60x = 79,089,962.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,089,962.16/9,631.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,211.51

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