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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,673.73, 14,485.40 and 5,282.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,673.73, 14,485.40 and 5,282.18 is: 7,909.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,673.73 : 14,485.40 = 5,282.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,673.73/14,485.40 = 5,282.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,673.73x = 14,485.40 × 5,282.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,673.73x = 76,514,463.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,514,463.76/9,673.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,909.51

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