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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,709.60, 14,564.40 and 3,136.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,709.60, 14,564.40 and 3,136.30 is: 4,704.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,709.60 : 14,564.40 = 3,136.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,709.60/14,564.40 = 3,136.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,709.60x = 14,564.40 × 3,136.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,709.60x = 45,678,327.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,678,327.72/9,709.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,704.45

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