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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,763.83, 14,634.63 and 4,137.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,763.83, 14,634.63 and 4,137.99 is: 6,202.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,763.83 : 14,634.63 = 4,137.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,763.83/14,634.63 = 4,137.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,763.83x = 14,634.63 × 4,137.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,763.83x = 60,557,952.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,557,952.59/9,763.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,202.27

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