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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,687.05, 14,530.70 and 5,522.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,687.05, 14,530.70 and 5,522.09 is: 8,283.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,687.05 : 14,530.70 = 5,522.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,687.05/14,530.70 = 5,522.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,687.05x = 14,530.70 × 5,522.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,687.05x = 80,239,883.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,239,883.29/9,687.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,283.22

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