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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,757.13, 14,637.12 and 3,181.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,757.13, 14,637.12 and 3,181.70 is: 4,773.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,757.13 : 14,637.12 = 3,181.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,757.13/14,637.12 = 3,181.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,757.13x = 14,637.12 × 3,181.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,757.13x = 46,570,924.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,570,924.70/9,757.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,773.01

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