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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,735.44, 14,605.46 and 3,161.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,735.44, 14,605.46 and 3,161.12 is: 4,742.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,735.44 : 14,605.46 = 3,161.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,735.44/14,605.46 = 3,161.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,735.44x = 14,605.46 × 3,161.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,735.44x = 46,169,611.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,169,611.72/9,735.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,742.43

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