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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,701.08, 14,557.72 and 4,435.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,701.08, 14,557.72 and 4,435.28 is: 6,655.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,701.08 : 14,557.72 = 4,435.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,701.08/14,557.72 = 4,435.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,701.08x = 14,557.72 × 4,435.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,701.08x = 64,567,564.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,567,564.36/9,701.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,655.71

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