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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,623.80, 14,409.54 and 4,997.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,623.80, 14,409.54 and 4,997.08 is: 7,482.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,623.80 : 14,409.54 = 4,997.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,623.80/14,409.54 = 4,997.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,623.80x = 14,409.54 × 4,997.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,623.80x = 72,005,624.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,005,624.14/9,623.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,482.04

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