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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,759.33, 14,640.51 and 3,183.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,759.33, 14,640.51 and 3,183.99 is: 4,776.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,759.33 : 14,640.51 = 3,183.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,759.33/14,640.51 = 3,183.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,759.33x = 14,640.51 × 3,183.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,759.33x = 46,615,237.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,615,237.43/9,759.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,776.48

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