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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,668.28, 14,502.46 and 5,283.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,668.28, 14,502.46 and 5,283.35 is: 7,925.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,668.28 : 14,502.46 = 5,283.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,668.28/14,502.46 = 5,283.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,668.28x = 14,502.46 × 5,283.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,668.28x = 76,621,572.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,621,572.04/9,668.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,925.05

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