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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,710.42, 14,565.62 and 3,136.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,710.42, 14,565.62 and 3,136.59 is: 4,704.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,710.42 : 14,565.62 = 3,136.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,710.42/14,565.62 = 3,136.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,710.42x = 14,565.62 × 3,136.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,710.42x = 45,686,385.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,686,385.88/9,710.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,704.89

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