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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,725.08, 14,602.20 and 5,569.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,725.08, 14,602.20 and 5,569.78 is: 8,363.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,725.08 : 14,602.20 = 5,569.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,725.08/14,602.20 = 5,569.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,725.08x = 14,602.20 × 5,569.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,725.08x = 81,331,041.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,331,041.52/9,725.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,363.02

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