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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,734.04, 14,601.06 and 3,160.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,734.04, 14,601.06 and 3,160.89 is: 4,741.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,734.04 : 14,601.06 = 3,160.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,734.04/14,601.06 = 3,160.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,734.04x = 14,601.06 × 3,160.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,734.04x = 46,152,344.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,152,344.54/9,734.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,741.34

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