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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,731.36, 14,597.06 and 3,158.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,731.36, 14,597.06 and 3,158.06 is: 4,737.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,731.36 : 14,597.06 = 3,158.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,731.36/14,597.06 = 3,158.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,731.36x = 14,597.06 × 3,158.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,731.36x = 46,098,375.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,098,375.51/9,731.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,737.09

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