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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,744.80, 14,619.38 and 4,547.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,744.80, 14,619.38 and 4,547.84 is: 6,822.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,744.80 : 14,619.38 = 4,547.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,744.80/14,619.38 = 4,547.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,744.80x = 14,619.38 × 4,547.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,744.80x = 66,486,601.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,486,601.14/9,744.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,822.78

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