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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,780.48, 14,667.52 and 4,583.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,780.48, 14,667.52 and 4,583.04 is: 6,873.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,780.48 : 14,667.52 = 4,583.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,780.48/14,667.52 = 4,583.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,780.48x = 14,667.52 × 4,583.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,780.48x = 67,221,830.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,221,830.86/9,780.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,873.06

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