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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,663.14, 14,497.60 and 5,556.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,663.14, 14,497.60 and 5,556.26 is: 8,336.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,663.14 : 14,497.60 = 5,556.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,663.14/14,497.60 = 5,556.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,663.14x = 14,497.60 × 5,556.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,663.14x = 80,552,434.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,552,434.98/9,663.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,336.05

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