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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,722.33, 14,580.41 and 3,146.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,722.33, 14,580.41 and 3,146.95 is: 4,719.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,722.33 : 14,580.41 = 3,146.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,722.33/14,580.41 = 3,146.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,722.33x = 14,580.41 × 3,146.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,722.33x = 45,883,823.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,883,823.74/9,722.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,719.43

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