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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,748.78, 14,623.16 and 3,174.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,748.78, 14,623.16 and 3,174.95 is: 4,762.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,748.78 : 14,623.16 = 3,174.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,748.78/14,623.16 = 3,174.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,748.78x = 14,623.16 × 3,174.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,748.78x = 46,427,822.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,427,822.53/9,748.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,762.43

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