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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,683.03, 14,497.20 and 9,683.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,683.03, 14,497.20 and 9,683.03 is: 14,497.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,683.03 : 14,497.20 = 9,683.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,683.03/14,497.20 = 9,683.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,683.03x = 14,497.20 × 9,683.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,683.03x = 140,376,750.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,376,750.03/9,683.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,497.20

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