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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,704.30, 14,555.95 and 3,130.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,704.30, 14,555.95 and 3,130.49 is: 4,695.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,704.30 : 14,555.95 = 3,130.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,704.30/14,555.95 = 3,130.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,704.30x = 14,555.95 × 3,130.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,704.30x = 45,567,284.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,567,284.48/9,704.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,695.58

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