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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,730.30, 14,596.16 and 2,805.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,730.30, 14,596.16 and 2,805.34 is: 4,208.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,730.30 : 14,596.16 = 2,805.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,730.30/14,596.16 = 2,805.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,730.30x = 14,596.16 × 2,805.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,730.30x = 40,947,191.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,947,191.49/9,730.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,208.21

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