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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,748.89, 14,625.65 and 3,175.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,748.89, 14,625.65 and 3,175.08 is: 4,763.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,748.89 : 14,625.65 = 3,175.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,748.89/14,625.65 = 3,175.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,748.89x = 14,625.65 × 3,175.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,748.89x = 46,437,608.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,437,608.80/9,748.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,763.37

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