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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,766.08, 14,642.64 and 3,189.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,766.08, 14,642.64 and 3,189.96 is: 4,782.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,766.08 : 14,642.64 = 3,189.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,766.08/14,642.64 = 3,189.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,766.08x = 14,642.64 × 3,189.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,766.08x = 46,709,435.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,709,435.89/9,766.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,782.82

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