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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,710.59, 14,565.89 and 4,160.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,710.59, 14,565.89 and 4,160.33 is: 6,240.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,710.59 : 14,565.89 = 4,160.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,710.59/14,565.89 = 4,160.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,710.59x = 14,565.89 × 4,160.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,710.59x = 60,598,983.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,598,983.27/9,710.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,240.51

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