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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,507.80, 14,263.73 and 4,828.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,507.80, 14,263.73 and 4,828.43 is: 7,243.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,507.80 : 14,263.73 = 4,828.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,507.80/14,263.73 = 4,828.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,507.80x = 14,263.73 × 4,828.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,507.80x = 68,871,421.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,871,421.84/9,507.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,243.68

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