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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,735.13, 14,604.51 and 3,159.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,735.13, 14,604.51 and 3,159.55 is: 4,739.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,735.13 : 14,604.51 = 3,159.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,735.13/14,604.51 = 3,159.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,735.13x = 14,604.51 × 3,159.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,735.13x = 46,143,606.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,143,606.55/9,735.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,739.91

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