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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,712.64, 14,569.44 and 4,166.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,712.64, 14,569.44 and 4,166.72 is: 6,250.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,712.64 : 14,569.44 = 4,166.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,712.64/14,569.44 = 4,166.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,712.64x = 14,569.44 × 4,166.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,712.64x = 60,706,777.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,706,777.04/9,712.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,250.29

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