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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,717.27, 14,572.33 and 3,475.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,717.27, 14,572.33 and 3,475.59 is: 5,212.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,717.27 : 14,572.33 = 3,475.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,717.27/14,572.33 = 3,475.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,717.27x = 14,572.33 × 3,475.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,717.27x = 50,647,444.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,647,444.42/9,717.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,212.11

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