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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,734.76, 14,599.08 and 3,159.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,734.76, 14,599.08 and 3,159.58 is: 4,738.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,734.76 : 14,599.08 = 3,159.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,734.76/14,599.08 = 3,159.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,734.76x = 14,599.08 × 3,159.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,734.76x = 46,126,961.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,126,961.19/9,734.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,738.38

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