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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,727.96, 14,594.26 and 3,154.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,727.96, 14,594.26 and 3,154.16 is: 4,731.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,727.96 : 14,594.26 = 3,154.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,727.96/14,594.26 = 3,154.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,727.96x = 14,594.26 × 3,154.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,727.96x = 46,032,631.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,032,631.12/9,727.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,731.99

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