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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,567.67, 14,338.14 and 4,636

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,567.67, 14,338.14 and 4,636 is: 6,947.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,567.67 : 14,338.14 = 4,636 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,567.67/14,338.14 = 4,636/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,567.67x = 14,338.14 × 4,636
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,567.67x = 66,471,617.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,471,617.04/9,567.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,947.52

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