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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,712.85, 14,557.01 and 4,159.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,712.85, 14,557.01 and 4,159.62 is: 6,234.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,712.85 : 14,557.01 = 4,159.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,712.85/14,557.01 = 4,159.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,712.85x = 14,557.01 × 4,159.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,712.85x = 60,551,609.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,551,609.14/9,712.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,234.18

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