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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,758.58, 14,631.39 and 3,182.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,758.58, 14,631.39 and 3,182.46 is: 4,771.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,758.58 : 14,631.39 = 3,182.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,758.58/14,631.39 = 3,182.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,758.58x = 14,631.39 × 3,182.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,758.58x = 46,563,813.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,563,813.42/9,758.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,771.58

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