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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,716.95, 14,575.27 and 3,475.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,716.95, 14,575.27 and 3,475.27 is: 5,212.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,716.95 : 14,575.27 = 3,475.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,716.95/14,575.27 = 3,475.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,716.95x = 14,575.27 × 3,475.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,716.95x = 50,652,998.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,652,998.57/9,716.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,212.85

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