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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,751.67, 14,629.89 and 3,177.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,751.67, 14,629.89 and 3,177.89 is: 4,767.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,751.67 : 14,629.89 = 3,177.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,751.67/14,629.89 = 3,177.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,751.67x = 14,629.89 × 3,177.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,751.67x = 46,492,181.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,492,181.13/9,751.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,767.61

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