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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,768.79, 14,655.01 and 3,195.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,768.79, 14,655.01 and 3,195.33 is: 4,793.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,768.79 : 14,655.01 = 3,195.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,768.79/14,655.01 = 3,195.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,768.79x = 14,655.01 × 3,195.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,768.79x = 46,827,585.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,827,585.11/9,768.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,793.59

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