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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,740.78, 14,612.89 and 3,165.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,740.78, 14,612.89 and 3,165.81 is: 4,749.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,740.78 : 14,612.89 = 3,165.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,740.78/14,612.89 = 3,165.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,740.78x = 14,612.89 × 3,165.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,740.78x = 46,261,633.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,261,633.29/9,740.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,749.27

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