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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,733.46, 14,602.25 and 3,159.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,733.46, 14,602.25 and 3,159.13 is: 4,739.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,733.46 : 14,602.25 = 3,159.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,733.46/14,602.25 = 3,159.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,733.46x = 14,602.25 × 3,159.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,733.46x = 46,130,406.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,130,406.04/9,733.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,739.36

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