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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,505.77, 14,237.87 and 4,817.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,505.77, 14,237.87 and 4,817.73 is: 7,216.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,505.77 : 14,237.87 = 4,817.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,505.77/14,237.87 = 4,817.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,505.77x = 14,237.87 × 4,817.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,505.77x = 68,594,213.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,594,213.44/9,505.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,216.06

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