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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,735.28, 14,604.95 and 3,160.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,735.28, 14,604.95 and 3,160.94 is: 4,742.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,735.28 : 14,604.95 = 3,160.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,735.28/14,604.95 = 3,160.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,735.28x = 14,604.95 × 3,160.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,735.28x = 46,165,305.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,165,305.53/9,735.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,742.06

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