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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,747.65, 14,621.47 and 3,173.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,747.65, 14,621.47 and 3,173.83 is: 4,760.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,747.65 : 14,621.47 = 3,173.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,747.65/14,621.47 = 3,173.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,747.65x = 14,621.47 × 3,173.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,747.65x = 46,406,015.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,406,015.64/9,747.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,760.74

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