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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,715.83, 14,567.46 and 5,332.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,715.83, 14,567.46 and 5,332.11 is: 7,994.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,715.83 : 14,567.46 = 5,332.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,715.83/14,567.46 = 5,332.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,715.83x = 14,567.46 × 5,332.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,715.83x = 77,675,299.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,675,299.14/9,715.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,994.72

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