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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,730.90, 14,596.36 and 2,710.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,730.90, 14,596.36 and 2,710.93 is: 4,066.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,730.90 : 14,596.36 = 2,710.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,730.90/14,596.36 = 2,710.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,730.90x = 14,596.36 × 2,710.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,730.90x = 39,569,666.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,569,666.95/9,730.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,066.39

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