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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,749.63, 14,625.96 and 3,174.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,749.63, 14,625.96 and 3,174.26 is: 4,761.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,749.63 : 14,625.96 = 3,174.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,749.63/14,625.96 = 3,174.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,749.63x = 14,625.96 × 3,174.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,749.63x = 46,426,636.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,426,636.35/9,749.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,761.89

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