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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,731.75, 14,599.44 and 3,157.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,731.75, 14,599.44 and 3,157.08 is: 4,736.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,731.75 : 14,599.44 = 3,157.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,731.75/14,599.44 = 3,157.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,731.75x = 14,599.44 × 3,157.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,731.75x = 46,091,600.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,091,600.04/9,731.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,736.21

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