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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,663.36, 14,518.08 and 5,562.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,663.36, 14,518.08 and 5,562.24 is: 8,356.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,663.36 : 14,518.08 = 5,562.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,663.36/14,518.08 = 5,562.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,663.36x = 14,518.08 × 5,562.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,663.36x = 80,753,045.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,753,045.30/9,663.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,356.62

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