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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,601.72, 14,393.22 and 4,671.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,601.72, 14,393.22 and 4,671.16 is: 7,002.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,601.72 : 14,393.22 = 4,671.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,601.72/14,393.22 = 4,671.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,601.72x = 14,393.22 × 4,671.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,601.72x = 67,233,033.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,233,033.54/9,601.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,002.19

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