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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,750.67, 14,628.39 and 3,176.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,750.67, 14,628.39 and 3,176.89 is: 4,766.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,750.67 : 14,628.39 = 3,176.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,750.67/14,628.39 = 3,176.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,750.67x = 14,628.39 × 3,176.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,750.67x = 46,472,696.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,472,696.88/9,750.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,766.11

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