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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,729.61, 14,595.78 and 3,153.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,729.61, 14,595.78 and 3,153.67 is: 4,730.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,729.61 : 14,595.78 = 3,153.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,729.61/14,595.78 = 3,153.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,729.61x = 14,595.78 × 3,153.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,729.61x = 46,030,273.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,030,273.51/9,729.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,730.95

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