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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,664.26, 14,501.96 and 5,221.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,664.26, 14,501.96 and 5,221.94 is: 7,835.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,664.26 : 14,501.96 = 5,221.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,664.26/14,501.96 = 5,221.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,664.26x = 14,501.96 × 5,221.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,664.26x = 75,728,305.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,728,305.55/9,664.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,835.91

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