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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,754.95, 14,634.76 and 3,181.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,754.95, 14,634.76 and 3,181.14 is: 4,772.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,754.95 : 14,634.76 = 3,181.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,754.95/14,634.76 = 3,181.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,754.95x = 14,634.76 × 3,181.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,754.95x = 46,555,241.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,555,241.11/9,754.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,772.47

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