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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,752.45, 14,630.19 and 3,177.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,752.45, 14,630.19 and 3,177.11 is: 4,766.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,752.45 : 14,630.19 = 3,177.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,752.45/14,630.19 = 3,177.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,752.45x = 14,630.19 × 3,177.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,752.45x = 46,481,657.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,481,657.74/9,752.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,766.15

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