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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,841.67, 14,764.40 and 3,179.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,841.67, 14,764.40 and 3,179.96 is: 4,770.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,841.67 : 14,764.40 = 3,179.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,841.67/14,764.40 = 3,179.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,841.67x = 14,764.40 × 3,179.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,841.67x = 46,950,201.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,950,201.42/9,841.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,770.55

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