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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,624.84, 14,437.23 and 5,233.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,624.84, 14,437.23 and 5,233.06 is: 7,849.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,624.84 : 14,437.23 = 5,233.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,624.84/14,437.23 = 5,233.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,624.84x = 14,437.23 × 5,233.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,624.84x = 75,550,890.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,550,890.82/9,624.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,849.57

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