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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,759.96, 14,635.08 and 3,185.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,759.96, 14,635.08 and 3,185.34 is: 4,776.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,759.96 : 14,635.08 = 3,185.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,759.96/14,635.08 = 3,185.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,759.96x = 14,635.08 × 3,185.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,759.96x = 46,617,705.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,617,705.73/9,759.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,776.42

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