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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,701.13, 14,538.03 and 4,423.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,701.13, 14,538.03 and 4,423.17 is: 6,628.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,701.13 : 14,538.03 = 4,423.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,701.13/14,538.03 = 4,423.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,701.13x = 14,538.03 × 4,423.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,701.13x = 64,304,178.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,304,178.16/9,701.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,628.52

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