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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,784.53, 14,677.26 and 3,121.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,784.53, 14,677.26 and 3,121.74 is: 4,682.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,784.53 : 14,677.26 = 3,121.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,784.53/14,677.26 = 3,121.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,784.53x = 14,677.26 × 3,121.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,784.53x = 45,818,589.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,818,589.63/9,784.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,682.76

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