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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,703.61, 14,555.73 and 7,593.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,703.61, 14,555.73 and 7,593.29 is: 11,390.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,703.61 : 14,555.73 = 7,593.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,703.61/14,555.73 = 7,593.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,703.61x = 14,555.73 × 7,593.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,703.61x = 110,525,879.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,525,879.05/9,703.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,390.18

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