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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,744.44, 14,620.70 and 5,361.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,744.44, 14,620.70 and 5,361.53 is: 8,044.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,744.44 : 14,620.70 = 5,361.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,744.44/14,620.70 = 5,361.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,744.44x = 14,620.70 × 5,361.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,744.44x = 78,389,261.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,389,261.97/9,744.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,044.52

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