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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,715.26, 14,573.19 and 3,141.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,715.26, 14,573.19 and 3,141.48 is: 4,712.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,715.26 : 14,573.19 = 3,141.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,715.26/14,573.19 = 3,141.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,715.26x = 14,573.19 × 3,141.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,715.26x = 45,781,384.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,781,384.92/9,715.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,712.32

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