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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,764.68, 14,646.55 and 3,190

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,764.68, 14,646.55 and 3,190 is: 4,784.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,764.68 : 14,646.55 = 3,190 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,764.68/14,646.55 = 3,190/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,764.68x = 14,646.55 × 3,190
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,764.68x = 46,722,494.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,722,494.50/9,764.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,784.85

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