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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,704.62, 14,558.79 and 3,129.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,704.62, 14,558.79 and 3,129.04 is: 4,694.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,704.62 : 14,558.79 = 3,129.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,704.62/14,558.79 = 3,129.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,704.62x = 14,558.79 × 3,129.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,704.62x = 45,555,036.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,555,036.26/9,704.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,694.16

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