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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,712.32, 14,556.26 and 4,159.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,712.32, 14,556.26 and 4,159.10 is: 6,233.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,712.32 : 14,556.26 = 4,159.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,712.32/14,556.26 = 4,159.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,712.32x = 14,556.26 × 4,159.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,712.32x = 60,540,940.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,540,940.97/9,712.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,233.42

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