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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,712.30, 14,563.44 and 3,137.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,712.30, 14,563.44 and 3,137.63 is: 4,704.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,712.30 : 14,563.44 = 3,137.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,712.30/14,563.44 = 3,137.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,712.30x = 14,563.44 × 3,137.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,712.30x = 45,694,670.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,694,670.56/9,712.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,704.82

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