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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,639.67, 14,449.66 and 5,470.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,639.67, 14,449.66 and 5,470.88 is: 8,200.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,639.67 : 14,449.66 = 5,470.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,639.67/14,449.66 = 5,470.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,639.67x = 14,449.66 × 5,470.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,639.67x = 79,052,355.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,052,355.90/9,639.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,200.73

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