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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,730.05, 14,571.67 and 5,557.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,730.05, 14,571.67 and 5,557.41 is: 8,322.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,730.05 : 14,571.67 = 5,557.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,730.05/14,571.67 = 5,557.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,730.05x = 14,571.67 × 5,557.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,730.05x = 80,980,744.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,980,744.57/9,730.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,322.75

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