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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,721.63, 14,584.98 and 3,057.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,721.63, 14,584.98 and 3,057.85 is: 4,587.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,721.63 : 14,584.98 = 3,057.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,721.63/14,584.98 = 3,057.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,721.63x = 14,584.98 × 3,057.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,721.63x = 44,598,608.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,598,608.17/9,721.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,587.57

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