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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,663.70, 14,510.40 and 5,289.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,663.70, 14,510.40 and 5,289.70 is: 7,942.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,663.70 : 14,510.40 = 5,289.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,663.70/14,510.40 = 5,289.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,663.70x = 14,510.40 × 5,289.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,663.70x = 76,755,662.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,755,662.88/9,663.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,942.68

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