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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,772.35, 14,661.26 and 3,203.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,772.35, 14,661.26 and 3,203.15 is: 4,805.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,772.35 : 14,661.26 = 3,203.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,772.35/14,661.26 = 3,203.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,772.35x = 14,661.26 × 3,203.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,772.35x = 46,962,125.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,962,125.65/9,772.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,805.61

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