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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,729.33, 14,588.77 and 3,064.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,729.33, 14,588.77 and 3,064.58 is: 4,595.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,729.33 : 14,588.77 = 3,064.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,729.33/14,588.77 = 3,064.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,729.33x = 14,588.77 × 3,064.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,729.33x = 44,708,432.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,708,432.62/9,729.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,595.22

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