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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,673.20, 14,503.32 and 3,828.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,673.20, 14,503.32 and 3,828.24 is: 5,739.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,673.20 : 14,503.32 = 3,828.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,673.20/14,503.32 = 3,828.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,673.20x = 14,503.32 × 3,828.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,673.20x = 55,522,189.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,522,189.76/9,673.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,739.80

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