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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,709.97, 14,566.37 and 3,136.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,709.97, 14,566.37 and 3,136.41 is: 4,705.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,709.97 : 14,566.37 = 3,136.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,709.97/14,566.37 = 3,136.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,709.97x = 14,566.37 × 3,136.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,709.97x = 45,686,092.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,686,092.85/9,709.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,705.07

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