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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,733.68, 14,602.56 and 3,159.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,733.68, 14,602.56 and 3,159.68 is: 4,740.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,733.68 : 14,602.56 = 3,159.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,733.68/14,602.56 = 3,159.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,733.68x = 14,602.56 × 3,159.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,733.68x = 46,139,416.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,139,416.78/9,733.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,740.18

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