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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,720.62, 14,583.48 and 3,056.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,720.62, 14,583.48 and 3,056.85 is: 4,586.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,720.62 : 14,583.48 = 3,056.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,720.62/14,583.48 = 3,056.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,720.62x = 14,583.48 × 3,056.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,720.62x = 44,579,474.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,579,474.38/9,720.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,586.07

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