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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,730.20, 14,595.84 and 3,067.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,730.20, 14,595.84 and 3,067.65 is: 4,601.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,730.20 : 14,595.84 = 3,067.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,730.20/14,595.84 = 3,067.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,730.20x = 14,595.84 × 3,067.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,730.20x = 44,774,928.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,774,928.58/9,730.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,601.65

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