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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,719.64, 14,548.12 and 5,033.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,719.64, 14,548.12 and 5,033.20 is: 7,533.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,719.64 : 14,548.12 = 5,033.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,719.64/14,548.12 = 5,033.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,719.64x = 14,548.12 × 5,033.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,719.64x = 73,223,597.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,223,597.58/9,719.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,533.57

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