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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,708.48, 14,552.31 and 5,023.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,708.48, 14,552.31 and 5,023.76 is: 7,530.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,708.48 : 14,552.31 = 5,023.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,708.48/14,552.31 = 5,023.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,708.48x = 14,552.31 × 5,023.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,708.48x = 73,107,240.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,107,240.12/9,708.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,530.25

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