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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,734.70, 14,606.22 and 3,162.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,734.70, 14,606.22 and 3,162.90 is: 4,745.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,734.70 : 14,606.22 = 3,162.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,734.70/14,606.22 = 3,162.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,734.70x = 14,606.22 × 3,162.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,734.70x = 46,198,013.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,198,013.24/9,734.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,745.70

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