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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,740.06, 14,606.77 and 3,164.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,740.06, 14,606.77 and 3,164.62 is: 4,745.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,740.06 : 14,606.77 = 3,164.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,740.06/14,606.77 = 3,164.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,740.06x = 14,606.77 × 3,164.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,740.06x = 46,224,876.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,224,876.48/9,740.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,745.85

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