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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,749.79, 14,627.07 and 3,176.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,749.79, 14,627.07 and 3,176.01 is: 4,764.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,749.79 : 14,627.07 = 3,176.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,749.79/14,627.07 = 3,176.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,749.79x = 14,627.07 × 3,176.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,749.79x = 46,455,720.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,455,720.59/9,749.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,764.79

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