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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,670.30, 14,494.65 and 5,512.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,670.30, 14,494.65 and 5,512.30 is: 8,262.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,670.30 : 14,494.65 = 5,512.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,670.30/14,494.65 = 5,512.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,670.30x = 14,494.65 × 5,512.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,670.30x = 79,898,859.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,898,859.20/9,670.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,262.29

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