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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,668.75, 14,477.91 and 5,277.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,668.75, 14,477.91 and 5,277.14 is: 7,901.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,668.75 : 14,477.91 = 5,277.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,668.75/14,477.91 = 5,277.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,668.75x = 14,477.91 × 5,277.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,668.75x = 76,401,957.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,401,957.98/9,668.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,901.95

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