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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,755.26, 14,631.37 and 3,179.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,755.26, 14,631.37 and 3,179.99 is: 4,769.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,755.26 : 14,631.37 = 3,179.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,755.26/14,631.37 = 3,179.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,755.26x = 14,631.37 × 3,179.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,755.26x = 46,527,638.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,527,638.91/9,755.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,769.49

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