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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,751.70, 14,629.07 and 3,176.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,751.70, 14,629.07 and 3,176.36 is: 4,765.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,751.70 : 14,629.07 = 3,176.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,751.70/14,629.07 = 3,176.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,751.70x = 14,629.07 × 3,176.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,751.70x = 46,467,111.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,467,111.70/9,751.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,765.03

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