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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,754.59, 14,634.62 and 3,181.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,754.59, 14,634.62 and 3,181.17 is: 4,772.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,754.59 : 14,634.62 = 3,181.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,754.59/14,634.62 = 3,181.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,754.59x = 14,634.62 × 3,181.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,754.59x = 46,555,198.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,555,198.20/9,754.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,772.65

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