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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,631.58, 14,421.29 and 5,004.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,631.58, 14,421.29 and 5,004.86 is: 7,493.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,631.58 : 14,421.29 = 5,004.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,631.58/14,421.29 = 5,004.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,631.58x = 14,421.29 × 5,004.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,631.58x = 72,176,440.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,176,440.34/9,631.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,493.73

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