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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,673.02, 14,506.49 and 3,749.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,673.02, 14,506.49 and 3,749.49 is: 5,623.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,673.02 : 14,506.49 = 3,749.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,673.02/14,506.49 = 3,749.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,673.02x = 14,506.49 × 3,749.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,673.02x = 54,391,948.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,391,948.56/9,673.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,623.06

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