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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,737.94, 14,610.31 and 3,075.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,737.94, 14,610.31 and 3,075.47 is: 4,614.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,737.94 : 14,610.31 = 3,075.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,737.94/14,610.31 = 3,075.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,737.94x = 14,610.31 × 3,075.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,737.94x = 44,933,570.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,933,570.10/9,737.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,614.28

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