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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,623.58, 14,409.30 and 4,996.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,623.58, 14,409.30 and 4,996.86 is: 7,481.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,623.58 : 14,409.30 = 4,996.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,623.58/14,409.30 = 4,996.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,623.58x = 14,409.30 × 4,996.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,623.58x = 72,001,254.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,001,254.80/9,623.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,481.75

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