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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,729.62, 14,595.69 and 3,153.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,729.62, 14,595.69 and 3,153.57 is: 4,730.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,729.62 : 14,595.69 = 3,153.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,729.62/14,595.69 = 3,153.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,729.62x = 14,595.69 × 3,153.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,729.62x = 46,028,487.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,028,487.21/9,729.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,730.76

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