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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,710.32, 14,553.26 and 4,157.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,710.32, 14,553.26 and 4,157.10 is: 6,230.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,710.32 : 14,553.26 = 4,157.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,710.32/14,553.26 = 4,157.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,710.32x = 14,553.26 × 4,157.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,710.32x = 60,499,357.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,499,357.15/9,710.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,230.42

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