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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,674.76, 14,516.58 and 5,733.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,674.76, 14,516.58 and 5,733.84 is: 8,603.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,674.76 : 14,516.58 = 5,733.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,674.76/14,516.58 = 5,733.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,674.76x = 14,516.58 × 5,733.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,674.76x = 83,235,747.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,235,747.07/9,674.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,603.39

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