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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,744.83, 14,616.73 and 5,582.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,744.83, 14,616.73 and 5,582.24 is: 8,373.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,744.83 : 14,616.73 = 5,582.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,744.83/14,616.73 = 5,582.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,744.83x = 14,616.73 × 5,582.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,744.83x = 81,594,094.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,594,094.88/9,744.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,373.06

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