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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,785.53, 14,678.76 and 3,122.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,785.53, 14,678.76 and 3,122.74 is: 4,684.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,785.53 : 14,678.76 = 3,122.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,785.53/14,678.76 = 3,122.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,785.53x = 14,678.76 × 3,122.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,785.53x = 45,837,951.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,837,951.00/9,785.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,684.26

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