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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,727.09, 14,586.96 and 3,151.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,727.09, 14,586.96 and 3,151.51 is: 4,726.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,727.09 : 14,586.96 = 3,151.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,727.09/14,586.96 = 3,151.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,727.09x = 14,586.96 × 3,151.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,727.09x = 45,970,950.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,970,950.31/9,727.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,726.07

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