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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,748.72, 14,620.98 and 3,085.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,748.72, 14,620.98 and 3,085.75 is: 4,627.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,748.72 : 14,620.98 = 3,085.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,748.72/14,620.98 = 3,085.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,748.72x = 14,620.98 × 3,085.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,748.72x = 45,116,689.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,116,689.04/9,748.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,627.96

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