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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,724.75, 14,581.91 and 3,060

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,724.75, 14,581.91 and 3,060 is: 4,588.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,724.75 : 14,581.91 = 3,060 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,724.75/14,581.91 = 3,060/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,724.75x = 14,581.91 × 3,060
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,724.75x = 44,620,652.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,620,652.25/9,724.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,588.36

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