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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,758.70, 14,633.07 and 3,180.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,758.70, 14,633.07 and 3,180.66 is: 4,769.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,758.70 : 14,633.07 = 3,180.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,758.70/14,633.07 = 3,180.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,758.70x = 14,633.07 × 3,180.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,758.70x = 46,542,820.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,542,820.43/9,758.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,769.37

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