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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,644.80, 14,459.10 and 5,027.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,644.80, 14,459.10 and 5,027.80 is: 7,537.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,644.80 : 14,459.10 = 5,027.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,644.80/14,459.10 = 5,027.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,644.80x = 14,459.10 × 5,027.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,644.80x = 72,697,462.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,697,462.98/9,644.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,537.48

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