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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,710.32, 14,562.42 and 3,134.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,710.32, 14,562.42 and 3,134.92 is: 4,701.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,710.32 : 14,562.42 = 3,134.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,710.32/14,562.42 = 3,134.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,710.32x = 14,562.42 × 3,134.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,710.32x = 45,652,021.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,652,021.71/9,710.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,701.39

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