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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,755.44, 14,631.61 and 3,181.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,755.44, 14,631.61 and 3,181.57 is: 4,771.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,755.44 : 14,631.61 = 3,181.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,755.44/14,631.61 = 3,181.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,755.44x = 14,631.61 × 3,181.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,755.44x = 46,551,491.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,551,491.43/9,755.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,771.85

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