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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,755.68, 14,631.72 and 3,186.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,755.68, 14,631.72 and 3,186.76 is: 4,779.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,755.68 : 14,631.72 = 3,186.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,755.68/14,631.72 = 3,186.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,755.68x = 14,631.72 × 3,186.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,755.68x = 46,627,780.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,627,780.03/9,755.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,779.55

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