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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,751.29, 14,626.93 and 3,177.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,751.29, 14,626.93 and 3,177.98 is: 4,766.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,751.29 : 14,626.93 = 3,177.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,751.29/14,626.93 = 3,177.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,751.29x = 14,626.93 × 3,177.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,751.29x = 46,484,153.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,484,153.01/9,751.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,766.98

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