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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,623.72, 14,423.43 and 4,694.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,623.72, 14,423.43 and 4,694.90 is: 7,036.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,623.72 : 14,423.43 = 4,694.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,623.72/14,423.43 = 4,694.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,623.72x = 14,423.43 × 4,694.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,623.72x = 67,716,561.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,716,561.51/9,623.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,036.42

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