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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,733.17, 14,590.52 and 3,154.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,733.17, 14,590.52 and 3,154.73 is: 4,729.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,733.17 : 14,590.52 = 3,154.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,733.17/14,590.52 = 3,154.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,733.17x = 14,590.52 × 3,154.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,733.17x = 46,029,135.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,029,135.39/9,733.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,729.10

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