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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,767.52, 14,650.56 and 3,191.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,767.52, 14,650.56 and 3,191.04 is: 4,786.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,767.52 : 14,650.56 = 3,191.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,767.52/14,650.56 = 3,191.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,767.52x = 14,650.56 × 3,191.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,767.52x = 46,750,522.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,750,522.98/9,767.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,786.32

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