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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,751.69, 14,628.75 and 3,176.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,751.69, 14,628.75 and 3,176.11 is: 4,764.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,751.69 : 14,628.75 = 3,176.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,751.69/14,628.75 = 3,176.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,751.69x = 14,628.75 × 3,176.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,751.69x = 46,462,519.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,462,519.16/9,751.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,764.56

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