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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,712.16, 14,569.12 and 3,867.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,712.16, 14,569.12 and 3,867.44 is: 5,801.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,712.16 : 14,569.12 = 3,867.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,712.16/14,569.12 = 3,867.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,712.16x = 14,569.12 × 3,867.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,712.16x = 56,345,197.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,345,197.45/9,712.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,801.51

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