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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,759.68, 14,639.06 and 3,185.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,759.68, 14,639.06 and 3,185.01 is: 4,777.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,759.68 : 14,639.06 = 3,185.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,759.68/14,639.06 = 3,185.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,759.68x = 14,639.06 × 3,185.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,759.68x = 46,625,536.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,625,536.57/9,759.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,777.37

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