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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,749.58, 14,625.40 and 3,176.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,749.58, 14,625.40 and 3,176.28 is: 4,764.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,749.58 : 14,625.40 = 3,176.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,749.58/14,625.40 = 3,176.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,749.58x = 14,625.40 × 3,176.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,749.58x = 46,454,357.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,454,357.57/9,749.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,764.75

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