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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,759.08, 14,637.13 and 3,185.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,759.08, 14,637.13 and 3,185.25 is: 4,777.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,759.08 : 14,637.13 = 3,185.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,759.08/14,637.13 = 3,185.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,759.08x = 14,637.13 × 3,185.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,759.08x = 46,622,910.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,622,910.37/9,759.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,777.39

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