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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,645.46, 14,451.67 and 5,265.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,645.46, 14,451.67 and 5,265.99 is: 7,889.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,645.46 : 14,451.67 = 5,265.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,645.46/14,451.67 = 5,265.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,645.46x = 14,451.67 × 5,265.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,645.46x = 76,102,349.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,102,349.70/9,645.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,889.97

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