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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,754.48, 14,633.24 and 3,179.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,754.48, 14,633.24 and 3,179.14 is: 4,769.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,754.48 : 14,633.24 = 3,179.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,754.48/14,633.24 = 3,179.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,754.48x = 14,633.24 × 3,179.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,754.48x = 46,521,118.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,521,118.61/9,754.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,769.21

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