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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,684.58, 14,541.45 and 5,529.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,684.58, 14,541.45 and 5,529.28 is: 8,302.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,684.58 : 14,541.45 = 5,529.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,684.58/14,541.45 = 5,529.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,684.58x = 14,541.45 × 5,529.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,684.58x = 80,403,748.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,403,748.66/9,684.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,302.24

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