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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,709.27, 14,563.86 and 3,046.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,709.27, 14,563.86 and 3,046.26 is: 4,569.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,709.27 : 14,563.86 = 3,046.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,709.27/14,563.86 = 3,046.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,709.27x = 14,563.86 × 3,046.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,709.27x = 44,365,231.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,365,231.34/9,709.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,569.37

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