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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,719.98, 14,580.04 and 4,168.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,719.98, 14,580.04 and 4,168.64 is: 6,252.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,719.98 : 14,580.04 = 4,168.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,719.98/14,580.04 = 4,168.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,719.98x = 14,580.04 × 4,168.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,719.98x = 60,778,937.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,778,937.95/9,719.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,252.99

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