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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,708.83, 14,563.25 and 3,135.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,708.83, 14,563.25 and 3,135.98 is: 4,703.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,708.83 : 14,563.25 = 3,135.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,708.83/14,563.25 = 3,135.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,708.83x = 14,563.25 × 3,135.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,708.83x = 45,670,045.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,670,045.06/9,708.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,703.97

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