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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,743.92, 14,614.50 and 3,170.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,743.92, 14,614.50 and 3,170.20 is: 4,754.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,743.92 : 14,614.50 = 3,170.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,743.92/14,614.50 = 3,170.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,743.92x = 14,614.50 × 3,170.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,743.92x = 46,330,887.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,330,887.90/9,743.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,754.85

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