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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,755.28, 14,632.48 and 3,181.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,755.28, 14,632.48 and 3,181.52 is: 4,772.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,755.28 : 14,632.48 = 3,181.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,755.28/14,632.48 = 3,181.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,755.28x = 14,632.48 × 3,181.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,755.28x = 46,553,568.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,553,568.33/9,755.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,772.14

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