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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,739.54, 14,607.87 and 3,164.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,739.54, 14,607.87 and 3,164.86 is: 4,746.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,739.54 : 14,607.87 = 3,164.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,739.54/14,607.87 = 3,164.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,739.54x = 14,607.87 × 3,164.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,739.54x = 46,231,863.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,231,863.45/9,739.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,746.82

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