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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,758.88, 14,639.04 and 3,185.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,758.88, 14,639.04 and 3,185.28 is: 4,778.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,758.88 : 14,639.04 = 3,185.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,758.88/14,639.04 = 3,185.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,758.88x = 14,639.04 × 3,185.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,758.88x = 46,629,441.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,629,441.33/9,758.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,778.16

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