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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,724.59, 14,583.22 and 3,149.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,724.59, 14,583.22 and 3,149.01 is: 4,722.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,724.59 : 14,583.22 = 3,149.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,724.59/14,583.22 = 3,149.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,724.59x = 14,583.22 × 3,149.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,724.59x = 45,922,697.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,922,697.74/9,724.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,722.33

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