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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,667.52, 14,502.78 and 4,120.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,667.52, 14,502.78 and 4,120.88 is: 6,181.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,667.52 : 14,502.78 = 4,120.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,667.52/14,502.78 = 4,120.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,667.52x = 14,502.78 × 4,120.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,667.52x = 59,764,143.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,764,143.53/9,667.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,181.95

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