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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,747.54, 14,623.28 and 3,171.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,747.54, 14,623.28 and 3,171.96 is: 4,758.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,747.54 : 14,623.28 = 3,171.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,747.54/14,623.28 = 3,171.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,747.54x = 14,623.28 × 3,171.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,747.54x = 46,384,370.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,384,370.25/9,747.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,758.57

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