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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,703.59, 14,553.96 and 4,771.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,703.59, 14,553.96 and 4,771.90 is: 7,157.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,703.59 : 14,553.96 = 4,771.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,703.59/14,553.96 = 4,771.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,703.59x = 14,553.96 × 4,771.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,703.59x = 69,450,041.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,450,041.72/9,703.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,157.15

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