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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,712.58, 14,572.29 and 4,165.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,712.58, 14,572.29 and 4,165.70 is: 6,250.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,712.58 : 14,572.29 = 4,165.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,712.58/14,572.29 = 4,165.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,712.58x = 14,572.29 × 4,165.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,712.58x = 60,703,788.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,703,788.45/9,712.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,250.02

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