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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,717.46, 14,563.98 and 5,275.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,717.46, 14,563.98 and 5,275.06 is: 7,905.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,717.46 : 14,563.98 = 5,275.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,717.46/14,563.98 = 5,275.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,717.46x = 14,563.98 × 5,275.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,717.46x = 76,825,868.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,825,868.34/9,717.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,905.96

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