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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,725.56, 14,588.35 and 2,705.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,725.56, 14,588.35 and 2,705.57 is: 4,058.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,725.56 : 14,588.35 = 2,705.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,725.56/14,588.35 = 2,705.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,725.56x = 14,588.35 × 2,705.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,725.56x = 39,469,777.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,469,777.11/9,725.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,058.36

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