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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,661.38, 14,496.23 and 5,218.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,661.38, 14,496.23 and 5,218.16 is: 7,829.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,661.38 : 14,496.23 = 5,218.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,661.38/14,496.23 = 5,218.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,661.38x = 14,496.23 × 5,218.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,661.38x = 75,643,599.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,643,599.70/9,661.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,829.49

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