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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,769.76, 14,658.96 and 4,223.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,769.76, 14,658.96 and 4,223.60 is: 6,337.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,769.76 : 14,658.96 = 4,223.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,769.76/14,658.96 = 4,223.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,769.76x = 14,658.96 × 4,223.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,769.76x = 61,913,583.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,913,583.46/9,769.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,337.27

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