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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,729.92, 14,593.51 and 3,156.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,729.92, 14,593.51 and 3,156.16 is: 4,733.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,729.92 : 14,593.51 = 3,156.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,729.92/14,593.51 = 3,156.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,729.92x = 14,593.51 × 3,156.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,729.92x = 46,059,436.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,059,436.74/9,729.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,733.80

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