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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,729.63, 14,594.10 and 3,155.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,729.63, 14,594.10 and 3,155.66 is: 4,733.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,729.63 : 14,594.10 = 3,155.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,729.63/14,594.10 = 3,155.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,729.63x = 14,594.10 × 3,155.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,729.63x = 46,053,944.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,053,944.64/9,729.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,733.37

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