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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,750.15, 14,623.38 and 3,176.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,750.15, 14,623.38 and 3,176.58 is: 4,764.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,750.15 : 14,623.38 = 3,176.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,750.15/14,623.38 = 3,176.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,750.15x = 14,623.38 × 3,176.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,750.15x = 46,452,336.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,452,336.44/9,750.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,764.27

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