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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,751.38, 14,627.48 and 3,177.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,751.38, 14,627.48 and 3,177.62 is: 4,766.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,751.38 : 14,627.48 = 3,177.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,751.38/14,627.48 = 3,177.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,751.38x = 14,627.48 × 3,177.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,751.38x = 46,480,573.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,480,573.00/9,751.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,766.56

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