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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,831.76, 14,743.11 and 3,167.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,831.76, 14,743.11 and 3,167.05 is: 4,749.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,831.76 : 14,743.11 = 3,167.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,831.76/14,743.11 = 3,167.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,831.76x = 14,743.11 × 3,167.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,831.76x = 46,692,166.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,692,166.53/9,831.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,749.12

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