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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,747.23, 14,622.36 and 3,171.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,747.23, 14,622.36 and 3,171.87 is: 4,758.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,747.23 : 14,622.36 = 3,171.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,747.23/14,622.36 = 3,171.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,747.23x = 14,622.36 × 3,171.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,747.23x = 46,380,225.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,380,225.01/9,747.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,758.30

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