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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,754.89, 14,632.80 and 3,181.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,754.89, 14,632.80 and 3,181.06 is: 4,771.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,754.89 : 14,632.80 = 3,181.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,754.89/14,632.80 = 3,181.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,754.89x = 14,632.80 × 3,181.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,754.89x = 46,547,814.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,547,814.77/9,754.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,771.74

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