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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,757.38, 14,637.50 and 3,181.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,757.38, 14,637.50 and 3,181.95 is: 4,773.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,757.38 : 14,637.50 = 3,181.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,757.38/14,637.50 = 3,181.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,757.38x = 14,637.50 × 3,181.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,757.38x = 46,575,777.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,575,777.22/9,757.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,773.39

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