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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,727.19, 14,591.34 and 3,064.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,727.19, 14,591.34 and 3,064.64 is: 4,597.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,727.19 : 14,591.34 = 3,064.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,727.19/14,591.34 = 3,064.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,727.19x = 14,591.34 × 3,064.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,727.19x = 44,717,131.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,717,131.26/9,727.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,597.13

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