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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,750.90, 14,623.55 and 3,177.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,750.90, 14,623.55 and 3,177.66 is: 4,765.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,750.90 : 14,623.55 = 3,177.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,750.90/14,623.55 = 3,177.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,750.90x = 14,623.55 × 3,177.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,750.90x = 46,468,604.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,468,604.72/9,750.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,765.57

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