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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,769.54, 14,656.13 and 3,196.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,769.54, 14,656.13 and 3,196.08 is: 4,794.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,769.54 : 14,656.13 = 3,196.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,769.54/14,656.13 = 3,196.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,769.54x = 14,656.13 × 3,196.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,769.54x = 46,842,171.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,842,171.96/9,769.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,794.72

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