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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,664.54, 14,501.39 and 5,281.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,664.54, 14,501.39 and 5,281.87 is: 7,925.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,664.54 : 14,501.39 = 5,281.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,664.54/14,501.39 = 5,281.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,664.54x = 14,501.39 × 5,281.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,664.54x = 76,594,456.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,594,456.80/9,664.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,925.31

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