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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,623.19, 14,448.21 and 4,947.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,623.19, 14,448.21 and 4,947.17 is: 7,427.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,623.19 : 14,448.21 = 4,947.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,623.19/14,448.21 = 4,947.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,623.19x = 14,448.21 × 4,947.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,623.19x = 71,477,678.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,477,678.82/9,623.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,427.65

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