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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,662.08, 14,495.04 and 5,504

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,662.08, 14,495.04 and 5,504 is: 8,257.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,662.08 : 14,495.04 = 5,504 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,662.08/14,495.04 = 5,504/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,662.08x = 14,495.04 × 5,504
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,662.08x = 79,780,700.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,780,700.16/9,662.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,257.09

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