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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,725.34, 14,587.84 and 3,151.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,725.34, 14,587.84 and 3,151.54 is: 4,727.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,725.34 : 14,587.84 = 3,151.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,725.34/14,587.84 = 3,151.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,725.34x = 14,587.84 × 3,151.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,725.34x = 45,974,161.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,974,161.27/9,725.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,727.25

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