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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,738.70, 14,621.57 and 4,998.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,738.70, 14,621.57 and 4,998.23 is: 7,504.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,738.70 : 14,621.57 = 4,998.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,738.70/14,621.57 = 4,998.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,738.70x = 14,621.57 × 4,998.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,738.70x = 73,081,871.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,081,871.72/9,738.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,504.28

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