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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,660.99, 14,481.67 and 5,492.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,660.99, 14,481.67 and 5,492.38 is: 8,232.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,660.99 : 14,481.67 = 5,492.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,660.99/14,481.67 = 5,492.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,660.99x = 14,481.67 × 5,492.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,660.99x = 79,538,834.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,538,834.67/9,660.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,232.99

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