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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,712.27, 14,565.32 and 3,136.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,712.27, 14,565.32 and 3,136.93 is: 4,704.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,712.27 : 14,565.32 = 3,136.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,712.27/14,565.32 = 3,136.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,712.27x = 14,565.32 × 3,136.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,712.27x = 45,690,348.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,690,348.93/9,712.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,704.39

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