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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,678.83, 14,508.66 and 4,671.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,678.83, 14,508.66 and 4,671.96 is: 7,003.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,678.83 : 14,508.66 = 4,671.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,678.83/14,508.66 = 4,671.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,678.83x = 14,508.66 × 4,671.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,678.83x = 67,783,879.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,783,879.17/9,678.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,003.32

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