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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,795.46, 14,673.58 and 5,623.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,795.46, 14,673.58 and 5,623.76 is: 8,424.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,795.46 : 14,673.58 = 5,623.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,795.46/14,673.58 = 5,623.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,795.46x = 14,673.58 × 5,623.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,795.46x = 82,520,692.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,520,692.26/9,795.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,424.38

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