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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,766.02, 14,646.30 and 3,192.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,766.02, 14,646.30 and 3,192.60 is: 4,788.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,766.02 : 14,646.30 = 3,192.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,766.02/14,646.30 = 3,192.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,766.02x = 14,646.30 × 3,192.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,766.02x = 46,759,777.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,759,777.38/9,766.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,788.01

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