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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,623.70, 14,428.35 and 5,246.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,623.70, 14,428.35 and 5,246.10 is: 7,865.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,623.70 : 14,428.35 = 5,246.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,623.70/14,428.35 = 5,246.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,623.70x = 14,428.35 × 5,246.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,623.70x = 75,692,566.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,692,566.94/9,623.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,865.23

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