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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,631.06, 14,441.73 and 4,693.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,631.06, 14,441.73 and 4,693.30 is: 7,037.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,631.06 : 14,441.73 = 4,693.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,631.06/14,441.73 = 4,693.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,631.06x = 14,441.73 × 4,693.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,631.06x = 67,779,371.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,779,371.41/9,631.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,037.58

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