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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,754.38, 14,633.91 and 3,180.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,754.38, 14,633.91 and 3,180.60 is: 4,771.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,754.38 : 14,633.91 = 3,180.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,754.38/14,633.91 = 3,180.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,754.38x = 14,633.91 × 3,180.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,754.38x = 46,544,614.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,544,614.15/9,754.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,771.66

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