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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,637.52, 14,444.44 and 5,481

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,637.52, 14,444.44 and 5,481 is: 8,214.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,637.52 : 14,444.44 = 5,481 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,637.52/14,444.44 = 5,481/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,637.52x = 14,444.44 × 5,481
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,637.52x = 79,169,975.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,169,975.64/9,637.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,214.77

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