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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,732.85, 14,601.09 and 3,157.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,732.85, 14,601.09 and 3,157.27 is: 4,736.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,732.85 : 14,601.09 = 3,157.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,732.85/14,601.09 = 3,157.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,732.85x = 14,601.09 × 3,157.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,732.85x = 46,099,583.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,099,583.42/9,732.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,736.49

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