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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,770.82, 14,658.52 and 4,225.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,770.82, 14,658.52 and 4,225.76 is: 6,339.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,770.82 : 14,658.52 = 4,225.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,770.82/14,658.52 = 4,225.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,770.82x = 14,658.52 × 4,225.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,770.82x = 61,943,387.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,943,387.48/9,770.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,339.63

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