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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,723.92, 14,587.12 and 3,150

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,723.92, 14,587.12 and 3,150 is: 4,725.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,723.92 : 14,587.12 = 3,150 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,723.92/14,587.12 = 3,150/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,723.92x = 14,587.12 × 3,150
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,723.92x = 45,949,428
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,949,428/9,723.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,725.40

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