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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,712.62, 14,583.51 and 5,557.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,712.62, 14,583.51 and 5,557.32 is: 8,344.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,712.62 : 14,583.51 = 5,557.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,712.62/14,583.51 = 5,557.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,712.62x = 14,583.51 × 5,557.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,712.62x = 81,045,231.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,045,231.79/9,712.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,344.32

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