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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,758.04, 14,639.90 and 3,186.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,758.04, 14,639.90 and 3,186.12 is: 4,780.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,758.04 : 14,639.90 = 3,186.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,758.04/14,639.90 = 3,186.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,758.04x = 14,639.90 × 3,186.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,758.04x = 46,644,478.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,644,478.19/9,758.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,780.11

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