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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,753.65, 14,630.47 and 3,179.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,753.65, 14,630.47 and 3,179.83 is: 4,769.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,753.65 : 14,630.47 = 3,179.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,753.65/14,630.47 = 3,179.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,753.65x = 14,630.47 × 3,179.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,753.65x = 46,522,362.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,522,362.89/9,753.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,769.74

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