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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,758.07, 14,635.89 and 3,183.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,758.07, 14,635.89 and 3,183.71 is: 4,775.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,758.07 : 14,635.89 = 3,183.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,758.07/14,635.89 = 3,183.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,758.07x = 14,635.89 × 3,183.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,758.07x = 46,596,356.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,596,356.17/9,758.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,775.16

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