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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,783.36, 14,679.76 and 4,853.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,783.36, 14,679.76 and 4,853.44 is: 7,282.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,783.36 : 14,679.76 = 4,853.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,783.36/14,679.76 = 4,853.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,783.36x = 14,679.76 × 4,853.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,783.36x = 71,247,334.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,247,334.37/9,783.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,282.50

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