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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,701.47, 14,552.25 and 3,127.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,701.47, 14,552.25 and 3,127.96 is: 4,691.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,701.47 : 14,552.25 = 3,127.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,701.47/14,552.25 = 3,127.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,701.47x = 14,552.25 × 3,127.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,701.47x = 45,518,855.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,518,855.91/9,701.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,691.95

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