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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,715.95, 14,573.77 and 3,474.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,715.95, 14,573.77 and 3,474.27 is: 5,211.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,715.95 : 14,573.77 = 3,474.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,715.95/14,573.77 = 3,474.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,715.95x = 14,573.77 × 3,474.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,715.95x = 50,633,203.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,633,203.21/9,715.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,211.35

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