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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,751.38, 14,628.28 and 3,175.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,751.38, 14,628.28 and 3,175.80 is: 4,764.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,751.38 : 14,628.28 = 3,175.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,751.38/14,628.28 = 3,175.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,751.38x = 14,628.28 × 3,175.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,751.38x = 46,456,491.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,456,491.62/9,751.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,764.09

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