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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,674.72, 14,502.18 and 6,555.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,674.72, 14,502.18 and 6,555.02 is: 9,825.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,674.72 : 14,502.18 = 6,555.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,674.72/14,502.18 = 6,555.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,674.72x = 14,502.18 × 6,555.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,674.72x = 95,062,079.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,062,079.94/9,674.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,825.82

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