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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,630.32, 14,419.40 and 5,003.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,630.32, 14,419.40 and 5,003.60 is: 7,491.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,630.32 : 14,419.40 = 5,003.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,630.32/14,419.40 = 5,003.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,630.32x = 14,419.40 × 5,003.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,630.32x = 72,148,909.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,148,909.84/9,630.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,491.85

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