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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,673.80, 14,486.40 and 7,195.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,673.80, 14,486.40 and 7,195.20 is: 10,774.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,673.80 : 14,486.40 = 7,195.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,673.80/14,486.40 = 7,195.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,673.80x = 14,486.40 × 7,195.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,673.80x = 104,232,545.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,232,545.28/9,673.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,774.73

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