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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,708.12, 14,565.42 and 4,159.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,708.12, 14,565.42 and 4,159.08 is: 6,240.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,708.12 : 14,565.42 = 4,159.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,708.12/14,565.42 = 4,159.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,708.12x = 14,565.42 × 4,159.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,708.12x = 60,578,747.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,578,747.01/9,708.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,240.01

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