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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,703.26, 14,556.96 and 5,545.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,703.26, 14,556.96 and 5,545.26 is: 8,319.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,703.26 : 14,556.96 = 5,545.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,703.26/14,556.96 = 5,545.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,703.26x = 14,556.96 × 5,545.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,703.26x = 80,722,128.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,722,128.01/9,703.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,319.07

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