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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,734.44, 14,603.96 and 3,160.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,734.44, 14,603.96 and 3,160.12 is: 4,740.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,734.44 : 14,603.96 = 3,160.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,734.44/14,603.96 = 3,160.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,734.44x = 14,603.96 × 3,160.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,734.44x = 46,150,250.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,150,250.27/9,734.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,740.93

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