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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,660.05, 14,480.27 and 5,491.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,660.05, 14,480.27 and 5,491.44 is: 8,231.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,660.05 : 14,480.27 = 5,491.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,660.05/14,480.27 = 5,491.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,660.05x = 14,480.27 × 5,491.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,660.05x = 79,517,546.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,517,546.86/9,660.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,231.59

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