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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,638.01, 14,445.18 and 5,481.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,638.01, 14,445.18 and 5,481.50 is: 8,215.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,638.01 : 14,445.18 = 5,481.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,638.01/14,445.18 = 5,481.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,638.01x = 14,445.18 × 5,481.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,638.01x = 79,181,181.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,181,181.94/9,638.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,215.51

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