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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,682.56, 14,510.88 and 5,525.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,682.56, 14,510.88 and 5,525.28 is: 8,280.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,682.56 : 14,510.88 = 5,525.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,682.56/14,510.88 = 5,525.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,682.56x = 14,510.88 × 5,525.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,682.56x = 80,176,675.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,176,675.05/9,682.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,280.52

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