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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,761.76, 14,641.96 and 3,187.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,761.76, 14,641.96 and 3,187.80 is: 4,781.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,761.76 : 14,641.96 = 3,187.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,761.76/14,641.96 = 3,187.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,761.76x = 14,641.96 × 3,187.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,761.76x = 46,675,640.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,675,640.09/9,761.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,781.48

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