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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,664.70, 14,497.05 and 5,047.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,664.70, 14,497.05 and 5,047.10 is: 7,570.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,664.70 : 14,497.05 = 5,047.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,664.70/14,497.05 = 5,047.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,664.70x = 14,497.05 × 5,047.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,664.70x = 73,168,061.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,168,061.06/9,664.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,570.65

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