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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,844.28, 14,766.69 and 3,181.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,844.28, 14,766.69 and 3,181.07 is: 4,771.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,844.28 : 14,766.69 = 3,181.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,844.28/14,766.69 = 3,181.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,844.28x = 14,766.69 × 3,181.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,844.28x = 46,973,812.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,973,812.65/9,844.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,771.68

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