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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,755.57, 14,634.88 and 3,180.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,755.57, 14,634.88 and 3,180.23 is: 4,770.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,755.57 : 14,634.88 = 3,180.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,755.57/14,634.88 = 3,180.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,755.57x = 14,634.88 × 3,180.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,755.57x = 46,542,258.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,542,258.18/9,755.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,770.84

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