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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,717.47, 14,581.22 and 4,169.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,717.47, 14,581.22 and 4,169.37 is: 6,256.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,717.47 : 14,581.22 = 4,169.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,717.47/14,581.22 = 4,169.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,717.47x = 14,581.22 × 4,169.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,717.47x = 60,794,535.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,794,535.06/9,717.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,256.21

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