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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,663.25, 14,499.04 and 5,220.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,663.25, 14,499.04 and 5,220.03 is: 7,832.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,663.25 : 14,499.04 = 5,220.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,663.25/14,499.04 = 5,220.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,663.25x = 14,499.04 × 5,220.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,663.25x = 75,685,423.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,685,423.77/9,663.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,832.29

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