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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,711.89, 14,570.26 and 3,138.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,711.89, 14,570.26 and 3,138.74 is: 4,708.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,711.89 : 14,570.26 = 3,138.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,711.89/14,570.26 = 3,138.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,711.89x = 14,570.26 × 3,138.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,711.89x = 45,732,257.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,732,257.87/9,711.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,708.89

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