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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,811.76, 14,717.31 and 4,265.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,811.76, 14,717.31 and 4,265.10 is: 6,397.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,811.76 : 14,717.31 = 4,265.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,811.76/14,717.31 = 4,265.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,811.76x = 14,717.31 × 4,265.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,811.76x = 62,770,798.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,770,798.88/9,811.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,397.51

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