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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,734.76, 14,598.85 and 3,071.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,734.76, 14,598.85 and 3,071.20 is: 4,605.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,734.76 : 14,598.85 = 3,071.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,734.76/14,598.85 = 3,071.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,734.76x = 14,598.85 × 3,071.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,734.76x = 44,835,988.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,835,988.12/9,734.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,605.76

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