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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,623.53, 14,439.75 and 5,235.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,623.53, 14,439.75 and 5,235.76 is: 7,856.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,623.53 : 14,439.75 = 5,235.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,623.53/14,439.75 = 5,235.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,623.53x = 14,439.75 × 5,235.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,623.53x = 75,603,065.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,603,065.46/9,623.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,856.06

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