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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,710.80, 14,566.20 and 3,141.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,710.80, 14,566.20 and 3,141.50 is: 4,712.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,710.80 : 14,566.20 = 3,141.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,710.80/14,566.20 = 3,141.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,710.80x = 14,566.20 × 3,141.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,710.80x = 45,759,717.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,759,717.30/9,710.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,712.25

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