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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,711.73, 14,567.58 and 4,161.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,711.73, 14,567.58 and 4,161.48 is: 6,242.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,711.73 : 14,567.58 = 4,161.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,711.73/14,567.58 = 4,161.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,711.73x = 14,567.58 × 4,161.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,711.73x = 60,622,638.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,622,638.19/9,711.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,242.21

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