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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,709.56, 14,565.96 and 3,134.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,709.56, 14,565.96 and 3,134.97 is: 4,702.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,709.56 : 14,565.96 = 3,134.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,709.56/14,565.96 = 3,134.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,709.56x = 14,565.96 × 3,134.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,709.56x = 45,663,847.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,663,847.62/9,709.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,702.98

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