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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,704.93, 14,557.40 and 3,131.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,704.93, 14,557.40 and 3,131.12 is: 4,696.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,704.93 : 14,557.40 = 3,131.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,704.93/14,557.40 = 3,131.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,704.93x = 14,557.40 × 3,131.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,704.93x = 45,580,966.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,580,966.29/9,704.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,696.68

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