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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,755.38, 14,635.41 and 3,181.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,755.38, 14,635.41 and 3,181.60 is: 4,773.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,755.38 : 14,635.41 = 3,181.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,755.38/14,635.41 = 3,181.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,755.38x = 14,635.41 × 3,181.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,755.38x = 46,564,020.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,564,020.46/9,755.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,773.16

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