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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,563.78, 14,332.71 and 4,623.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,563.78, 14,332.71 and 4,623.59 is: 6,929.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,563.78 : 14,332.71 = 4,623.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,563.78/14,332.71 = 4,623.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,563.78x = 14,332.71 × 4,623.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,563.78x = 66,268,574.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,268,574.63/9,563.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,929.12

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