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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,633.36, 14,451.99 and 5,475.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,633.36, 14,451.99 and 5,475.36 is: 8,214.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,633.36 : 14,451.99 = 5,475.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,633.36/14,451.99 = 5,475.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,633.36x = 14,451.99 × 5,475.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,633.36x = 79,129,847.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,129,847.97/9,633.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,214.15

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