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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,746.44, 14,623.70 and 5,363.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,746.44, 14,623.70 and 5,363.53 is: 8,047.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,746.44 : 14,623.70 = 5,363.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,746.44/14,623.70 = 5,363.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,746.44x = 14,623.70 × 5,363.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,746.44x = 78,434,653.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,434,653.66/9,746.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,047.52

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