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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,749.16, 14,623.71 and 3,175.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,749.16, 14,623.71 and 3,175.33 is: 4,762.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,749.16 : 14,623.71 = 3,175.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,749.16/14,623.71 = 3,175.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,749.16x = 14,623.71 × 3,175.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,749.16x = 46,435,105.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,435,105.07/9,749.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,762.99

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