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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,729.44, 14,596.48 and 3,155.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,729.44, 14,596.48 and 3,155.64 is: 4,734.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,729.44 : 14,596.48 = 3,155.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,729.44/14,596.48 = 3,155.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,729.44x = 14,596.48 × 3,155.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,729.44x = 46,061,236.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,061,236.15/9,729.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,734.21

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