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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,734.79, 14,602.19 and 3,161.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,734.79, 14,602.19 and 3,161.64 is: 4,742.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,734.79 : 14,602.19 = 3,161.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,734.79/14,602.19 = 3,161.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,734.79x = 14,602.19 × 3,161.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,734.79x = 46,166,852.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,166,852.18/9,734.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,742.46

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