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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,715.70, 14,570.46 and 3,140.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,715.70, 14,570.46 and 3,140.33 is: 4,709.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,715.70 : 14,570.46 = 3,140.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,715.70/14,570.46 = 3,140.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,715.70x = 14,570.46 × 3,140.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,715.70x = 45,756,052.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,756,052.65/9,715.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,709.50

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