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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,751.15, 14,623.93 and 3,177.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,751.15, 14,623.93 and 3,177.91 is: 4,765.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,751.15 : 14,623.93 = 3,177.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,751.15/14,623.93 = 3,177.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,751.15x = 14,623.93 × 3,177.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,751.15x = 46,473,444.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,473,444.38/9,751.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,765.95

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