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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,772.96, 14,665.38 and 4,225.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,772.96, 14,665.38 and 4,225.24 is: 6,340.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,772.96 : 14,665.38 = 4,225.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,772.96/14,665.38 = 4,225.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,772.96x = 14,665.38 × 4,225.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,772.96x = 61,964,750.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,964,750.19/9,772.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,340.43

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