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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,845.29, 14,767.66 and 3,181.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,845.29, 14,767.66 and 3,181.77 is: 4,772.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,845.29 : 14,767.66 = 3,181.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,845.29/14,767.66 = 3,181.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,845.29x = 14,767.66 × 3,181.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,845.29x = 46,987,289.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,987,289.60/9,845.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,772.57

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