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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,752.82, 14,629.26 and 3,179.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,752.82, 14,629.26 and 3,179.52 is: 4,769.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,752.82 : 14,629.26 = 3,179.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,752.82/14,629.26 = 3,179.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,752.82x = 14,629.26 × 3,179.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,752.82x = 46,514,024.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,514,024.76/9,752.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,769.29

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