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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,748.65, 14,622.97 and 3,174.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,748.65, 14,622.97 and 3,174.83 is: 4,762.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,748.65 : 14,622.97 = 3,174.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,748.65/14,622.97 = 3,174.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,748.65x = 14,622.97 × 3,174.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,748.65x = 46,425,443.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,425,443.85/9,748.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,762.24

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