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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,702.64, 14,555.81 and 3,127.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,702.64, 14,555.81 and 3,127.06 is: 4,691.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,702.64 : 14,555.81 = 3,127.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,702.64/14,555.81 = 3,127.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,702.64x = 14,555.81 × 3,127.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,702.64x = 45,516,802.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,516,802.80/9,702.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,691.18

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