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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,754.20, 14,626.32 and 3,176.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,754.20, 14,626.32 and 3,176.16 is: 4,762.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,754.20 : 14,626.32 = 3,176.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,754.20/14,626.32 = 3,176.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,754.20x = 14,626.32 × 3,176.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,754.20x = 46,455,532.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,455,532.53/9,754.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,762.62

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