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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,712.33, 14,556.27 and 4,159.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,712.33, 14,556.27 and 4,159.11 is: 6,233.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,712.33 : 14,556.27 = 4,159.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,712.33/14,556.27 = 4,159.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,712.33x = 14,556.27 × 4,159.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,712.33x = 60,541,128.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,541,128.12/9,712.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,233.43

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