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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,757.98, 14,636.93 and 3,184.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,757.98, 14,636.93 and 3,184.14 is: 4,776.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,757.98 : 14,636.93 = 3,184.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,757.98/14,636.93 = 3,184.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,757.98x = 14,636.93 × 3,184.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,757.98x = 46,606,018.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,606,018.37/9,757.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,776.20

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