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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,734.96, 14,591.22 and 4,180.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,734.96, 14,591.22 and 4,180.04 is: 6,265.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,734.96 : 14,591.22 = 4,180.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,734.96/14,591.22 = 4,180.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,734.96x = 14,591.22 × 4,180.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,734.96x = 60,991,883.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,991,883.25/9,734.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,265.24

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