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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,754.55, 14,633.36 and 3,179.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,754.55, 14,633.36 and 3,179.21 is: 4,769.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,754.55 : 14,633.36 = 3,179.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,754.55/14,633.36 = 3,179.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,754.55x = 14,633.36 × 3,179.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,754.55x = 46,522,435.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,522,435.38/9,754.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,769.31

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