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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,932.06, 14,901.60 and 5,553.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,932.06, 14,901.60 and 5,553.20 is: 8,331.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,932.06 : 14,901.60 = 5,553.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,932.06/14,901.60 = 5,553.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,932.06x = 14,901.60 × 5,553.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,932.06x = 82,751,565.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,751,565.12/9,932.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,331.76

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