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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,758.26, 14,635.87 and 3,182.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,758.26, 14,635.87 and 3,182.98 is: 4,773.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,758.26 : 14,635.87 = 3,182.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,758.26/14,635.87 = 3,182.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,758.26x = 14,635.87 × 3,182.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,758.26x = 46,585,691.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,585,691.83/9,758.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,773.98

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