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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,752.40, 14,623.20 and 3,175.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,752.40, 14,623.20 and 3,175.20 is: 4,761.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,752.40 : 14,623.20 = 3,175.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,752.40/14,623.20 = 3,175.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,752.40x = 14,623.20 × 3,175.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,752.40x = 46,431,584.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,431,584.64/9,752.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,761.04

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