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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,751.23, 14,628.36 and 3,175.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,751.23, 14,628.36 and 3,175.89 is: 4,764.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,751.23 : 14,628.36 = 3,175.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,751.23/14,628.36 = 3,175.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,751.23x = 14,628.36 × 3,175.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,751.23x = 46,458,019.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,458,019.29/9,751.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,764.32

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