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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,724.61, 14,583.87 and 4,177.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,724.61, 14,583.87 and 4,177.73 is: 6,265.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,724.61 : 14,583.87 = 4,177.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,724.61/14,583.87 = 4,177.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,724.61x = 14,583.87 × 4,177.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,724.61x = 60,927,398.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,927,398.30/9,724.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,265.28

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