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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,566.73, 14,359.28 and 7,831.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,566.73, 14,359.28 and 7,831.71 is: 11,755.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,566.73 : 14,359.28 = 7,831.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,566.73/14,359.28 = 7,831.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,566.73x = 14,359.28 × 7,831.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,566.73x = 112,457,677.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,457,677.61/9,566.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,755.08

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