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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,708.43, 14,562.66 and 4,161.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,708.43, 14,562.66 and 4,161.34 is: 6,242.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,708.43 : 14,562.66 = 4,161.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,708.43/14,562.66 = 4,161.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,708.43x = 14,562.66 × 4,161.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,708.43x = 60,600,179.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,600,179.56/9,708.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,242.02

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