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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,746.97, 14,621.99 and 3,171.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,746.97, 14,621.99 and 3,171.63 is: 4,757.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,746.97 : 14,621.99 = 3,171.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,746.97/14,621.99 = 3,171.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,746.97x = 14,621.99 × 3,171.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,746.97x = 46,375,526.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,375,526.29/9,746.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,757.94

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