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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,747.82, 14,623.88 and 4,550.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,747.82, 14,623.88 and 4,550.86 is: 6,827.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,747.82 : 14,623.88 = 4,550.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,747.82/14,623.88 = 4,550.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,747.82x = 14,623.88 × 4,550.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,747.82x = 66,551,134.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,551,134.66/9,747.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,827.29

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