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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,749.54, 14,626.28 and 3,173.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,749.54, 14,626.28 and 3,173.96 is: 4,761.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,749.54 : 14,626.28 = 3,173.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,749.54/14,626.28 = 3,173.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,749.54x = 14,626.28 × 3,173.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,749.54x = 46,423,227.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,423,227.67/9,749.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,761.58

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