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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,701.76, 14,553.99 and 4,771.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,701.76, 14,553.99 and 4,771.59 is: 7,158.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,701.76 : 14,553.99 = 4,771.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,701.76/14,553.99 = 4,771.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,701.76x = 14,553.99 × 4,771.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,701.76x = 69,445,673.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,445,673.14/9,701.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,158.05

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