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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,629.63, 14,434.53 and 4,693.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,629.63, 14,434.53 and 4,693.16 is: 7,034.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,629.63 : 14,434.53 = 4,693.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,629.63/14,434.53 = 4,693.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,629.63x = 14,434.53 × 4,693.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,629.63x = 67,743,546.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,743,546.64/9,629.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,034.91

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