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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,769.64, 14,654.96 and 3,197.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,769.64, 14,654.96 and 3,197.84 is: 4,796.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,769.64 : 14,654.96 = 3,197.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,769.64/14,654.96 = 3,197.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,769.64x = 14,654.96 × 3,197.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,769.64x = 46,864,217.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,864,217.29/9,769.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,796.92

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