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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,725.80, 14,588.70 and 3,152.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,725.80, 14,588.70 and 3,152.65 is: 4,728.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,725.80 : 14,588.70 = 3,152.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,725.80/14,588.70 = 3,152.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,725.80x = 14,588.70 × 3,152.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,725.80x = 45,993,065.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,993,065.06/9,725.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,728.98

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