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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,720.02, 14,546.97 and 6,212.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,720.02, 14,546.97 and 6,212.45 is: 9,297.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,720.02 : 14,546.97 = 6,212.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,720.02/14,546.97 = 6,212.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,720.02x = 14,546.97 × 6,212.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,720.02x = 90,372,260.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,372,260.84/9,720.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,297.54

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