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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,664.52, 14,498.60 and 5,509.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,664.52, 14,498.60 and 5,509.22 is: 8,264.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,664.52 : 14,498.60 = 5,509.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,664.52/14,498.60 = 5,509.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,664.52x = 14,498.60 × 5,509.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,664.52x = 79,875,877.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,875,877.05/9,664.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,264.86

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