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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,768.51, 14,652.27 and 3,193.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,768.51, 14,652.27 and 3,193.83 is: 4,790.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,768.51 : 14,652.27 = 3,193.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,768.51/14,652.27 = 3,193.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,768.51x = 14,652.27 × 3,193.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,768.51x = 46,796,859.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,796,859.49/9,768.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,790.58

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