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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,755.37, 14,634.57 and 3,180.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,755.37, 14,634.57 and 3,180.03 is: 4,770.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,755.37 : 14,634.57 = 3,180.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,755.37/14,634.57 = 3,180.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,755.37x = 14,634.57 × 3,180.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,755.37x = 46,538,371.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,538,371.64/9,755.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,770.54

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