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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,754.02, 14,631.03 and 3,180.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,754.02, 14,631.03 and 3,180.21 is: 4,770.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,754.02 : 14,631.03 = 3,180.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,754.02/14,631.03 = 3,180.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,754.02x = 14,631.03 × 3,180.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,754.02x = 46,529,747.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,529,747.92/9,754.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,770.32

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