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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,669.70, 14,519.40 and 5,295.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,669.70, 14,519.40 and 5,295.70 is: 7,951.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,669.70 : 14,519.40 = 5,295.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,669.70/14,519.40 = 5,295.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,669.70x = 14,519.40 × 5,295.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,669.70x = 76,890,386.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,890,386.58/9,669.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,951.68

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