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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,725.84, 14,585.64 and 3,150.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,725.84, 14,585.64 and 3,150.44 is: 4,724.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,725.84 : 14,585.64 = 3,150.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,725.84/14,585.64 = 3,150.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,725.84x = 14,585.64 × 3,150.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,725.84x = 45,951,183.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,951,183.68/9,725.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,724.65

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