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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,814.93, 13,544.20 and 5,566.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,814.93, 13,544.20 and 5,566.28 is: 7,681.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,814.93 : 13,544.20 = 5,566.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,814.93/13,544.20 = 5,566.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,814.93x = 13,544.20 × 5,566.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,814.93x = 75,390,809.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,390,809.58/9,814.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,681.24

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