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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,742.57, 14,617.26 and 3,080.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,742.57, 14,617.26 and 3,080.10 is: 4,621.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,742.57 : 14,617.26 = 3,080.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,742.57/14,617.26 = 3,080.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,742.57x = 14,617.26 × 3,080.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,742.57x = 45,022,622.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,022,622.53/9,742.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,621.23

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