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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,698.08, 14,551.44 and 5,080

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,698.08, 14,551.44 and 5,080 is: 7,622.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,698.08 : 14,551.44 = 5,080 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,698.08/14,551.44 = 5,080/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,698.08x = 14,551.44 × 5,080
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,698.08x = 73,921,315.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,921,315.20/9,698.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,622.26

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