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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,673.24, 14,481.12 and 5,277.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,673.24, 14,481.12 and 5,277.36 is: 7,900.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,673.24 : 14,481.12 = 5,277.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,673.24/14,481.12 = 5,277.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,673.24x = 14,481.12 × 5,277.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,673.24x = 76,422,083.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,422,083.44/9,673.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,900.36

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