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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,744.49, 14,615.22 and 3,170.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,744.49, 14,615.22 and 3,170.63 is: 4,755.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,744.49 : 14,615.22 = 3,170.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,744.49/14,615.22 = 3,170.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,744.49x = 14,615.22 × 3,170.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,744.49x = 46,339,454.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,339,454.99/9,744.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,755.45

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