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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,757.02, 14,634.03 and 3,183.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,757.02, 14,634.03 and 3,183.20 is: 4,774.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,757.02 : 14,634.03 = 3,183.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,757.02/14,634.03 = 3,183.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,757.02x = 14,634.03 × 3,183.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,757.02x = 46,582,971.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,582,971.13/9,757.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,774.30

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