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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,767.21, 14,651.50 and 4,835.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,767.21, 14,651.50 and 4,835.53 is: 7,253.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,767.21 : 14,651.50 = 4,835.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,767.21/14,651.50 = 4,835.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,767.21x = 14,651.50 × 4,835.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,767.21x = 70,847,700.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,847,700.67/9,767.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,253.63

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