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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,465.09, 14,197.78 and 7,705.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,465.09, 14,197.78 and 7,705.73 is: 11,558.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,465.09 : 14,197.78 = 7,705.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,465.09/14,197.78 = 7,705.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,465.09x = 14,197.78 × 7,705.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,465.09x = 109,404,304.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,404,304.41/9,465.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,558.72

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