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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,744, 14,608.70 and 3,166.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,744, 14,608.70 and 3,166.26 is: 4,747.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,744 : 14,608.70 = 3,166.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,744/14,608.70 = 3,166.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,744x = 14,608.70 × 3,166.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,744x = 46,254,942.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,254,942.46/9,744
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,747.02

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