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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,729.04, 14,596.80 and 3,155.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,729.04, 14,596.80 and 3,155.44 is: 4,734.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,729.04 : 14,596.80 = 3,155.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,729.04/14,596.80 = 3,155.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,729.04x = 14,596.80 × 3,155.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,729.04x = 46,059,326.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,059,326.59/9,729.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,734.21

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