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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,710.55, 14,566.13 and 3,136.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,710.55, 14,566.13 and 3,136.79 is: 4,705.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,710.55 : 14,566.13 = 3,136.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,710.55/14,566.13 = 3,136.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,710.55x = 14,566.13 × 3,136.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,710.55x = 45,690,923.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,690,923.42/9,710.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,705.29

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