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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,704.79, 14,545.01 and 4,151.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,704.79, 14,545.01 and 4,151.62 is: 6,222.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,704.79 : 14,545.01 = 4,151.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,704.79/14,545.01 = 4,151.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,704.79x = 14,545.01 × 4,151.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,704.79x = 60,385,354.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,385,354.42/9,704.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,222.22

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