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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,650.13, 14,473.48 and 5,205.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,650.13, 14,473.48 and 5,205.73 is: 7,807.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,650.13 : 14,473.48 = 5,205.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,650.13/14,473.48 = 5,205.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,650.13x = 14,473.48 × 5,205.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,650.13x = 75,345,016.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,345,016.03/9,650.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,807.67

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