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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,735.66, 14,599.53 and 3,071.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,735.66, 14,599.53 and 3,071.34 is: 4,605.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,735.66 : 14,599.53 = 3,071.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,735.66/14,599.53 = 3,071.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,735.66x = 14,599.53 × 3,071.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,735.66x = 44,840,120.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,840,120.47/9,735.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,605.76

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