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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,726.45, 14,591.97 and 3,152.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,726.45, 14,591.97 and 3,152.64 is: 4,729.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,726.45 : 14,591.97 = 3,152.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,726.45/14,591.97 = 3,152.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,726.45x = 14,591.97 × 3,152.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,726.45x = 46,003,228.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,003,228.30/9,726.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,729.70

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