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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,747.73, 14,621.59 and 3,174.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,747.73, 14,621.59 and 3,174.58 is: 4,761.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,747.73 : 14,621.59 = 3,174.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,747.73/14,621.59 = 3,174.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,747.73x = 14,621.59 × 3,174.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,747.73x = 46,417,374.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,417,374.60/9,747.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,761.87

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