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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,700.74, 14,551.26 and 3,126.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,700.74, 14,551.26 and 3,126.96 is: 4,690.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,700.74 : 14,551.26 = 3,126.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,700.74/14,551.26 = 3,126.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,700.74x = 14,551.26 × 3,126.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,700.74x = 45,501,207.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,501,207.97/9,700.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,690.49

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