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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,660.93, 14,481.40 and 5,491.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,660.93, 14,481.40 and 5,491.97 is: 8,232.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,660.93 : 14,481.40 = 5,491.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,660.93/14,481.40 = 5,491.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,660.93x = 14,481.40 × 5,491.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,660.93x = 79,531,414.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,531,414.36/9,660.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,232.27

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