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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,673.22, 14,523.50 and 4,996.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,673.22, 14,523.50 and 4,996.69 is: 7,502.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,673.22 : 14,523.50 = 4,996.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,673.22/14,523.50 = 4,996.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,673.22x = 14,523.50 × 4,996.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,673.22x = 72,569,403.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,569,403.40/9,673.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,502.09

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