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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,709.23, 14,566.68 and 3,135.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,709.23, 14,566.68 and 3,135.27 is: 4,703.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,709.23 : 14,566.68 = 3,135.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,709.23/14,566.68 = 3,135.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,709.23x = 14,566.68 × 3,135.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,709.23x = 45,670,474.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,670,474.80/9,709.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,703.82

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