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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,750.38, 14,627.07 and 3,175.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,750.38, 14,627.07 and 3,175.02 is: 4,763.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,750.38 : 14,627.07 = 3,175.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,750.38/14,627.07 = 3,175.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,750.38x = 14,627.07 × 3,175.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,750.38x = 46,441,239.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,441,239.79/9,750.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,763.02

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