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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,750.48, 14,627.24 and 3,175.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,750.48, 14,627.24 and 3,175.13 is: 4,763.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,750.48 : 14,627.24 = 3,175.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,750.48/14,627.24 = 3,175.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,750.48x = 14,627.24 × 3,175.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,750.48x = 46,443,299.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,443,299.53/9,750.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,763.18

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