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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,663.06, 14,522.25 and 5,716.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,663.06, 14,522.25 and 5,716.44 is: 8,591.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,663.06 : 14,522.25 = 5,716.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,663.06/14,522.25 = 5,716.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,663.06x = 14,522.25 × 5,716.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,663.06x = 83,015,570.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,015,570.79/9,663.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,591.02

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