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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,715.33, 14,569.34 and 3,139.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,715.33, 14,569.34 and 3,139.75 is: 4,708.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,715.33 : 14,569.34 = 3,139.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,715.33/14,569.34 = 3,139.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,715.33x = 14,569.34 × 3,139.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,715.33x = 45,744,087.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,744,087.78/9,715.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,708.44

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