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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,664.59, 14,473.62 and 5,494.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,664.59, 14,473.62 and 5,494.40 is: 8,228.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,664.59 : 14,473.62 = 5,494.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,664.59/14,473.62 = 5,494.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,664.59x = 14,473.62 × 5,494.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,664.59x = 79,523,785.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,523,785.36/9,664.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,228.37

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