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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,674.73, 14,486.89 and 5,283.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,674.73, 14,486.89 and 5,283.18 is: 7,911.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,674.73 : 14,486.89 = 5,283.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,674.73/14,486.89 = 5,283.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,674.73x = 14,486.89 × 5,283.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,674.73x = 76,536,847.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,536,847.51/9,674.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,911.01

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