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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,623.23, 14,434.81 and 7,687.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,623.23, 14,434.81 and 7,687.73 is: 11,531.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,623.23 : 14,434.81 = 7,687.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,623.23/14,434.81 = 7,687.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,623.23x = 14,434.81 × 7,687.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,623.23x = 110,970,938.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,970,938.75/9,623.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,531.57

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