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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,700.28, 14,547.34 and 3,125

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,700.28, 14,547.34 and 3,125 is: 4,686.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,700.28 : 14,547.34 = 3,125 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,700.28/14,547.34 = 3,125/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,700.28x = 14,547.34 × 3,125
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,700.28x = 45,460,437.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,460,437.50/9,700.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,686.51

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