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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,733.89, 14,601.39 and 3,160.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,733.89, 14,601.39 and 3,160.64 is: 4,741.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,733.89 : 14,601.39 = 3,160.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,733.89/14,601.39 = 3,160.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,733.89x = 14,601.39 × 3,160.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,733.89x = 46,149,664.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,149,664.28/9,733.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,741.13

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