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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,635.52, 14,441.42 and 5,479

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,635.52, 14,441.42 and 5,479 is: 8,211.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,635.52 : 14,441.42 = 5,479 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,635.52/14,441.42 = 5,479/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,635.52x = 14,441.42 × 5,479
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,635.52x = 79,124,540.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,124,540.18/9,635.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,211.76

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