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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,705.30, 14,557.96 and 3,136.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,705.30, 14,557.96 and 3,136.20 is: 4,704.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,705.30 : 14,557.96 = 3,136.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,705.30/14,557.96 = 3,136.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,705.30x = 14,557.96 × 3,136.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,705.30x = 45,656,674.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,656,674.15/9,705.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,704.30

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