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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,750.61, 14,627.43 and 3,175.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,750.61, 14,627.43 and 3,175.26 is: 4,763.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,750.61 : 14,627.43 = 3,175.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,750.61/14,627.43 = 3,175.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,750.61x = 14,627.43 × 3,175.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,750.61x = 46,445,877.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,445,877.51/9,750.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,763.38

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