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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,712.91, 14,555.57 and 4,434.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,712.91, 14,555.57 and 4,434.95 is: 6,646.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,712.91 : 14,555.57 = 4,434.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,712.91/14,555.57 = 4,434.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,712.91x = 14,555.57 × 4,434.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,712.91x = 64,553,203.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,553,203.00/9,712.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,646.12

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