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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,755.51, 14,631.78 and 3,181.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,755.51, 14,631.78 and 3,181.69 is: 4,772.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,755.51 : 14,631.78 = 3,181.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,755.51/14,631.78 = 3,181.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,755.51x = 14,631.78 × 3,181.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,755.51x = 46,553,763.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,553,763.46/9,755.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,772.05

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