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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,664.68, 14,502.60 and 5,222.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,664.68, 14,502.60 and 5,222.36 is: 7,836.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,664.68 : 14,502.60 = 5,222.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,664.68/14,502.60 = 5,222.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,664.68x = 14,502.60 × 5,222.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,664.68x = 75,737,699.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,737,699.51/9,664.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,836.54

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