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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,770.10, 14,644.81 and 3,194.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,770.10, 14,644.81 and 3,194.52 is: 4,788.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,770.10 : 14,644.81 = 3,194.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,770.10/14,644.81 = 3,194.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,770.10x = 14,644.81 × 3,194.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,770.10x = 46,783,138.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,783,138.44/9,770.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,788.40

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