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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,660.60, 14,490.90 and 5,718.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,660.60, 14,490.90 and 5,718.20 is: 8,577.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,660.60 : 14,490.90 = 5,718.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,660.60/14,490.90 = 5,718.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,660.60x = 14,490.90 × 5,718.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,660.60x = 82,861,864.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,861,864.38/9,660.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,577.30

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