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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,766.44, 14,651.83 and 5,381.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,766.44, 14,651.83 and 5,381.64 is: 8,073.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,766.44 : 14,651.83 = 5,381.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,766.44/14,651.83 = 5,381.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,766.44x = 14,651.83 × 5,381.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,766.44x = 78,850,874.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,850,874.40/9,766.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,073.66

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