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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,623.84, 14,425.72 and 4,686.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,623.84, 14,425.72 and 4,686.68 is: 7,025.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,623.84 : 14,425.72 = 4,686.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,623.84/14,425.72 = 4,686.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,623.84x = 14,425.72 × 4,686.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,623.84x = 67,608,757.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,608,757.76/9,623.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,025.14

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