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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,661.05, 14,481.77 and 5,492.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,661.05, 14,481.77 and 5,492.44 is: 8,233.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,661.05 : 14,481.77 = 5,492.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,661.05/14,481.77 = 5,492.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,661.05x = 14,481.77 × 5,492.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,661.05x = 79,540,252.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,540,252.82/9,661.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,233.09

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