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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,750.53, 14,625.78 and 3,176.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,750.53, 14,625.78 and 3,176.70 is: 4,765.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,750.53 : 14,625.78 = 3,176.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,750.53/14,625.78 = 3,176.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,750.53x = 14,625.78 × 3,176.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,750.53x = 46,461,715.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,461,715.33/9,750.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,765.05

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