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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,705, 14,556.26 and 3,130.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,705, 14,556.26 and 3,130.50 is: 4,695.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,705 : 14,556.26 = 3,130.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,705/14,556.26 = 3,130.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,705x = 14,556.26 × 3,130.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,705x = 45,568,371.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,568,371.93/9,705
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,695.35

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