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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,752.70, 14,630.57 and 3,177.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,752.70, 14,630.57 and 3,177.36 is: 4,766.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,752.70 : 14,630.57 = 3,177.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,752.70/14,630.57 = 3,177.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,752.70x = 14,630.57 × 3,177.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,752.70x = 46,486,587.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,486,587.90/9,752.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,766.54

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