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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,722.34, 14,575.95 and 4,171.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,722.34, 14,575.95 and 4,171.14 is: 6,253.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,722.34 : 14,575.95 = 4,171.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,722.34/14,575.95 = 4,171.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,722.34x = 14,575.95 × 4,171.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,722.34x = 60,798,328.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,798,328.08/9,722.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,253.47

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