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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,623.33, 14,408.91 and 4,996.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,623.33, 14,408.91 and 4,996.61 is: 7,481.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,623.33 : 14,408.91 = 4,996.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,623.33/14,408.91 = 4,996.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,623.33x = 14,408.91 × 4,996.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,623.33x = 71,995,631.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,995,631.75/9,623.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,481.37

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