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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,679.23, 14,523.30 and 7,049.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,679.23, 14,523.30 and 7,049.34 is: 10,577.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,679.23 : 14,523.30 = 7,049.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,679.23/14,523.30 = 7,049.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,679.23x = 14,523.30 × 7,049.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,679.23x = 102,379,679.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,379,679.62/9,679.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,577.25

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