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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,660.24, 14,490.36 and 5,042.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,660.24, 14,490.36 and 5,042.16 is: 7,563.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,660.24 : 14,490.36 = 5,042.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,660.24/14,490.36 = 5,042.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,660.24x = 14,490.36 × 5,042.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,660.24x = 73,062,713.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,062,713.58/9,660.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,563.24

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