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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,712.59, 14,571.18 and 4,163.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,712.59, 14,571.18 and 4,163.01 is: 6,245.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,712.59 : 14,571.18 = 4,163.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,712.59/14,571.18 = 4,163.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,712.59x = 14,571.18 × 4,163.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,712.59x = 60,659,968.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,659,968.05/9,712.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,245.50

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