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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,664.30, 14,501.10 and 4,731.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,664.30, 14,501.10 and 4,731.25 is: 7,099.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,664.30 : 14,501.10 = 4,731.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,664.30/14,501.10 = 4,731.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,664.30x = 14,501.10 × 4,731.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,664.30x = 68,608,329.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,608,329.38/9,664.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,099.15

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