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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,715.21, 14,568.80 and 3,049.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,715.21, 14,568.80 and 3,049.48 is: 4,572.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,715.21 : 14,568.80 = 3,049.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,715.21/14,568.80 = 3,049.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,715.21x = 14,568.80 × 3,049.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,715.21x = 44,427,248.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,427,248.98/9,715.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,572.96

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