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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,731.62, 14,596.10 and 3,490.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,731.62, 14,596.10 and 3,490.73 is: 5,235.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,731.62 : 14,596.10 = 3,490.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,731.62/14,596.10 = 3,490.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,731.62x = 14,596.10 × 3,490.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,731.62x = 50,951,083.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,951,083.12/9,731.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,235.62

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