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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,712.08, 14,571.09 and 4,092.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,712.08, 14,571.09 and 4,092.66 is: 6,140.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,712.08 : 14,571.09 = 4,092.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,712.08/14,571.09 = 4,092.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,712.08x = 14,571.09 × 4,092.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,712.08x = 59,634,517.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,634,517.20/9,712.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,140.24

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