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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,623.79, 14,444.76 and 4,947.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,623.79, 14,444.76 and 4,947.08 is: 7,425.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,623.79 : 14,444.76 = 4,947.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,623.79/14,444.76 = 4,947.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,623.79x = 14,444.76 × 4,947.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,623.79x = 71,459,383.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,459,383.30/9,623.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,425.29

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