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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,771.06, 14,657.82 and 3,105.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,771.06, 14,657.82 and 3,105.18 is: 4,658.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,771.06 : 14,657.82 = 3,105.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,771.06/14,657.82 = 3,105.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,771.06x = 14,657.82 × 3,105.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,771.06x = 45,515,169.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,515,169.51/9,771.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,658.16

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