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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,733.67, 14,591.26 and 3,155.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,733.67, 14,591.26 and 3,155.23 is: 4,729.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,733.67 : 14,591.26 = 3,155.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,733.67/14,591.26 = 3,155.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,733.67x = 14,591.26 × 3,155.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,733.67x = 46,038,781.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,038,781.29/9,733.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,729.85

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