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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,624.23, 14,436.31 and 7,688.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,624.23, 14,436.31 and 7,688.73 is: 11,533.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,624.23 : 14,436.31 = 7,688.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,624.23/14,436.31 = 7,688.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,624.23x = 14,436.31 × 7,688.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,624.23x = 110,996,889.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,996,889.79/9,624.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,533.07

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