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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,758.07, 14,637.92 and 3,184.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,758.07, 14,637.92 and 3,184.11 is: 4,776.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,758.07 : 14,637.92 = 3,184.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,758.07/14,637.92 = 3,184.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,758.07x = 14,637.92 × 3,184.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,758.07x = 46,608,731.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,608,731.53/9,758.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,776.43

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