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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,725.67, 14,588.51 and 3,062.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,725.67, 14,588.51 and 3,062.76 is: 4,594.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,725.67 : 14,588.51 = 3,062.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,725.67/14,588.51 = 3,062.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,725.67x = 14,588.51 × 3,062.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,725.67x = 44,681,116.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,681,116.93/9,725.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,594.14

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