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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,623.83, 14,438.06 and 4,692.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,623.83, 14,438.06 and 4,692.35 is: 7,039.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,623.83 : 14,438.06 = 4,692.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,623.83/14,438.06 = 4,692.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,623.83x = 14,438.06 × 4,692.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,623.83x = 67,748,430.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,748,430.84/9,623.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,039.65

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