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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,708.34, 14,562.52 and 4,158.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,708.34, 14,562.52 and 4,158.09 is: 6,237.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,708.34 : 14,562.52 = 4,158.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,708.34/14,562.52 = 4,158.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,708.34x = 14,562.52 × 4,158.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,708.34x = 60,552,259.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,552,259.86/9,708.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,237.14

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