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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,631.80, 14,449.80 and 5,473.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,631.80, 14,449.80 and 5,473.80 is: 8,211.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,631.80 : 14,449.80 = 5,473.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,631.80/14,449.80 = 5,473.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,631.80x = 14,449.80 × 5,473.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,631.80x = 79,095,315.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,095,315.24/9,631.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,211.89

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