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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,612.70, 14,423.10 and 5,233.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,612.70, 14,423.10 and 5,233.30 is: 7,852.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,612.70 : 14,423.10 = 5,233.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,612.70/14,423.10 = 5,233.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,612.70x = 14,423.10 × 5,233.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,612.70x = 75,480,409.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,480,409.23/9,612.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,852.15

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