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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,719.93, 14,568.84 and 4,170.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,719.93, 14,568.84 and 4,170.44 is: 6,250.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,719.93 : 14,568.84 = 4,170.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,719.93/14,568.84 = 4,170.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,719.93x = 14,568.84 × 4,170.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,719.93x = 60,758,400.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,758,400.25/9,719.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,250.91

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