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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,728.67, 14,595.13 and 3,155.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,728.67, 14,595.13 and 3,155.52 is: 4,733.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,728.67 : 14,595.13 = 3,155.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,728.67/14,595.13 = 3,155.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,728.67x = 14,595.13 × 3,155.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,728.67x = 46,055,224.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,055,224.62/9,728.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,733.97

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