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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,668.13, 14,507.78 and 5,225.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,668.13, 14,507.78 and 5,225.81 is: 7,841.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,668.13 : 14,507.78 = 5,225.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,668.13/14,507.78 = 5,225.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,668.13x = 14,507.78 × 5,225.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,668.13x = 75,814,901.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,814,901.80/9,668.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,841.73

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