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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,318.83, 13,968.86 and 4,631.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,318.83, 13,968.86 and 4,631.63 is: 6,942.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,318.83 : 13,968.86 = 4,631.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,318.83/13,968.86 = 4,631.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,318.83x = 13,968.86 × 4,631.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,318.83x = 64,698,498.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,698,498.04/9,318.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,942.77

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