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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,757.40, 14,630.70 and 3,180.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,757.40, 14,630.70 and 3,180.20 is: 4,768.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,757.40 : 14,630.70 = 3,180.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,757.40/14,630.70 = 3,180.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,757.40x = 14,630.70 × 3,180.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,757.40x = 46,528,552.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,528,552.14/9,757.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,768.54

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