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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,740.58, 14,614.35 and 3,166.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,740.58, 14,614.35 and 3,166.79 is: 4,751.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,740.58 : 14,614.35 = 3,166.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,740.58/14,614.35 = 3,166.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,740.58x = 14,614.35 × 3,166.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,740.58x = 46,280,613.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,280,613.97/9,740.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,751.32

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