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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,757.38, 14,634.51 and 3,183.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,757.38, 14,634.51 and 3,183.51 is: 4,774.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,757.38 : 14,634.51 = 3,183.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,757.38/14,634.51 = 3,183.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,757.38x = 14,634.51 × 3,183.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,757.38x = 46,589,108.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,589,108.93/9,757.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,774.76

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