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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,660.41, 14,490.62 and 5,275.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,660.41, 14,490.62 and 5,275.47 is: 7,913.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,660.41 : 14,490.62 = 5,275.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,660.41/14,490.62 = 5,275.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,660.41x = 14,490.62 × 5,275.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,660.41x = 76,444,831.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,444,831.09/9,660.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,913.21

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