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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,752.61, 14,630.43 and 3,177.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,752.61, 14,630.43 and 3,177.27 is: 4,766.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,752.61 : 14,630.43 = 3,177.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,752.61/14,630.43 = 3,177.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,752.61x = 14,630.43 × 3,177.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,752.61x = 46,484,826.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,484,826.33/9,752.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,766.40

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