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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,740.31, 14,610.66 and 3,166.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,740.31, 14,610.66 and 3,166.48 is: 4,749.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,740.31 : 14,610.66 = 3,166.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,740.31/14,610.66 = 3,166.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,740.31x = 14,610.66 × 3,166.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,740.31x = 46,264,362.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,264,362.68/9,740.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,749.78

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