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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,729.74, 14,595.96 and 3,153.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,729.74, 14,595.96 and 3,153.80 is: 4,731.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,729.74 : 14,595.96 = 3,153.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,729.74/14,595.96 = 3,153.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,729.74x = 14,595.96 × 3,153.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,729.74x = 46,032,665.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,032,665.67/9,729.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,731.13

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