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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,749.39, 14,624.48 and 3,175.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,749.39, 14,624.48 and 3,175.63 is: 4,763.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,749.39 : 14,624.48 = 3,175.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,749.39/14,624.48 = 3,175.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,749.39x = 14,624.48 × 3,175.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,749.39x = 46,441,908.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,441,908.80/9,749.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,763.57

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