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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,710.22, 14,567.76 and 3,136.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,710.22, 14,567.76 and 3,136.26 is: 4,705.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,710.22 : 14,567.76 = 3,136.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,710.22/14,567.76 = 3,136.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,710.22x = 14,567.76 × 3,136.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,710.22x = 45,688,282.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,688,282.98/9,710.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,705.17

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