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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,705.52, 14,558.28 and 4,155.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,705.52, 14,558.28 and 4,155.27 is: 6,232.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,705.52 : 14,558.28 = 4,155.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,705.52/14,558.28 = 4,155.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,705.52x = 14,558.28 × 4,155.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,705.52x = 60,493,584.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,493,584.14/9,705.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,232.91

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