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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,755.89, 14,632.35 and 3,182.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,755.89, 14,632.35 and 3,182.07 is: 4,772.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,755.89 : 14,632.35 = 3,182.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,755.89/14,632.35 = 3,182.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,755.89x = 14,632.35 × 3,182.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,755.89x = 46,561,072.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,561,072.89/9,755.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,772.61

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