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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,725.28, 14,584.86 and 3,150

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,725.28, 14,584.86 and 3,150 is: 4,724.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,725.28 : 14,584.86 = 3,150 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,725.28/14,584.86 = 3,150/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,725.28x = 14,584.86 × 3,150
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,725.28x = 45,942,309
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,942,309/9,725.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,724.01

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