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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,707.23, 14,563.68 and 3,133.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,707.23, 14,563.68 and 3,133.27 is: 4,700.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,707.23 : 14,563.68 = 3,133.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,707.23/14,563.68 = 3,133.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,707.23x = 14,563.68 × 3,133.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,707.23x = 45,631,941.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,631,941.63/9,707.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,700.82

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