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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,749.53, 14,624.28 and 3,175.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,749.53, 14,624.28 and 3,175.70 is: 4,763.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,749.53 : 14,624.28 = 3,175.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,749.53/14,624.28 = 3,175.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,749.53x = 14,624.28 × 3,175.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,749.53x = 46,442,362.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,442,362.56/9,749.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,763.55

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