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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,704.21, 14,555.90 and 4,436.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,704.21, 14,555.90 and 4,436.17 is: 6,654.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,704.21 : 14,555.90 = 4,436.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,704.21/14,555.90 = 4,436.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,704.21x = 14,555.90 × 4,436.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,704.21x = 64,572,421.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,572,421.60/9,704.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,654.07

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