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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,711.73, 14,570.43 and 3,137.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,711.73, 14,570.43 and 3,137.77 is: 4,707.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,711.73 : 14,570.43 = 3,137.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,711.73/14,570.43 = 3,137.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,711.73x = 14,570.43 × 3,137.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,711.73x = 45,718,658.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,718,658.14/9,711.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,707.57

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