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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,750.38, 14,626.78 and 3,174.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,750.38, 14,626.78 and 3,174.80 is: 4,762.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,750.38 : 14,626.78 = 3,174.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,750.38/14,626.78 = 3,174.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,750.38x = 14,626.78 × 3,174.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,750.38x = 46,437,072.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,437,072.51/9,750.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,762.59

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