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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,751.37, 14,625.52 and 3,177.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,751.37, 14,625.52 and 3,177.52 is: 4,765.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,751.37 : 14,625.52 = 3,177.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,751.37/14,625.52 = 3,177.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,751.37x = 14,625.52 × 3,177.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,751.37x = 46,472,837.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,472,837.80/9,751.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,765.78

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