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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,735.42, 14,604.93 and 3,161.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,735.42, 14,604.93 and 3,161.10 is: 4,742.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,735.42 : 14,604.93 = 3,161.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,735.42/14,604.93 = 3,161.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,735.42x = 14,604.93 × 3,161.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,735.42x = 46,167,644.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,167,644.22/9,735.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,742.23

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