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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,702.28, 14,550.36 and 3,127

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,702.28, 14,550.36 and 3,127 is: 4,689.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,702.28 : 14,550.36 = 3,127 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,702.28/14,550.36 = 3,127/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,702.28x = 14,550.36 × 3,127
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,702.28x = 45,498,975.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,498,975.72/9,702.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,689.51

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