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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,707.26, 14,562.96 and 5,549.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,707.26, 14,562.96 and 5,549.26 is: 8,325.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,707.26 : 14,562.96 = 5,549.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,707.26/14,562.96 = 5,549.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,707.26x = 14,562.96 × 5,549.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,707.26x = 80,813,651.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,813,651.41/9,707.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,325.07

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