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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,650.17, 14,475.30 and 4,720.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,650.17, 14,475.30 and 4,720.15 is: 7,080.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,650.17 : 14,475.30 = 4,720.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,650.17/14,475.30 = 4,720.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,650.17x = 14,475.30 × 4,720.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,650.17x = 68,325,587.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,325,587.30/9,650.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,080.25

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