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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,725.61, 14,589.77 and 3,149.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,725.61, 14,589.77 and 3,149.67 is: 4,724.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,725.61 : 14,589.77 = 3,149.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,725.61/14,589.77 = 3,149.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,725.61x = 14,589.77 × 3,149.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,725.61x = 45,952,945.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,952,945.13/9,725.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,724.94

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