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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,790.57, 14,680.98 and 3,126.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,790.57, 14,680.98 and 3,126.20 is: 4,687.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,790.57 : 14,680.98 = 3,126.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,790.57/14,680.98 = 3,126.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,790.57x = 14,680.98 × 3,126.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,790.57x = 45,895,716.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,895,716.38/9,790.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,687.75

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