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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,771.92, 14,652.41 and 3,196.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,771.92, 14,652.41 and 3,196.34 is: 4,792.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,771.92 : 14,652.41 = 3,196.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,771.92/14,652.41 = 3,196.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,771.92x = 14,652.41 × 3,196.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,771.92x = 46,833,994.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,833,994.94/9,771.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,792.71

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