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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,647.59, 14,431.78 and 7,703.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,647.59, 14,431.78 and 7,703.59 is: 11,523.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,647.59 : 14,431.78 = 7,703.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,647.59/14,431.78 = 7,703.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,647.59x = 14,431.78 × 7,703.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,647.59x = 111,176,516.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,176,516.09/9,647.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,523.76

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