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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,699.08, 14,552.94 and 5,081

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,699.08, 14,552.94 and 5,081 is: 7,623.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,699.08 : 14,552.94 = 5,081 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,699.08/14,552.94 = 5,081/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,699.08x = 14,552.94 × 5,081
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,699.08x = 73,943,488.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,943,488.14/9,699.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,623.76

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