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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,660.55, 14,481.02 and 5,491.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,660.55, 14,481.02 and 5,491.94 is: 8,232.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,660.55 : 14,481.02 = 5,491.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,660.55/14,481.02 = 5,491.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,660.55x = 14,481.02 × 5,491.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,660.55x = 79,528,865.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,528,865.52/9,660.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,232.34

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