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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,720.05, 14,579.97 and 4,453.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,720.05, 14,579.97 and 4,453.56 is: 6,680.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,720.05 : 14,579.97 = 4,453.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,720.05/14,579.97 = 4,453.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,720.05x = 14,579.97 × 4,453.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,720.05x = 64,932,771.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,932,771.19/9,720.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,680.30

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