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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,631.53, 14,447.70 and 4,705.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,631.53, 14,447.70 and 4,705.52 is: 7,058.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,631.53 : 14,447.70 = 4,705.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,631.53/14,447.70 = 4,705.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,631.53x = 14,447.70 × 4,705.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,631.53x = 67,983,941.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,983,941.30/9,631.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,058.48

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