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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,764.04, 14,645.97 and 5,081.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,764.04, 14,645.97 and 5,081.67 is: 7,622.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,764.04 : 14,645.97 = 5,081.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,764.04/14,645.97 = 5,081.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,764.04x = 14,645.97 × 5,081.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,764.04x = 74,425,986.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,425,986.37/9,764.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,622.46

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