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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,749.54, 14,627.55 and 3,175.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,749.54, 14,627.55 and 3,175.94 is: 4,764.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,749.54 : 14,627.55 = 3,175.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,749.54/14,627.55 = 3,175.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,749.54x = 14,627.55 × 3,175.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,749.54x = 46,456,221.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,456,221.15/9,749.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,764.97

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