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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,622.83, 14,436.56 and 4,691.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,622.83, 14,436.56 and 4,691.35 is: 7,038.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,622.83 : 14,436.56 = 4,691.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,622.83/14,436.56 = 4,691.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,622.83x = 14,436.56 × 4,691.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,622.83x = 67,726,985.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,726,985.53/9,622.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,038.15

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