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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,773.06, 14,656.28 and 3,197.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,773.06, 14,656.28 and 3,197.61 is: 4,795.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,773.06 : 14,656.28 = 3,197.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,773.06/14,656.28 = 3,197.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,773.06x = 14,656.28 × 3,197.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,773.06x = 46,865,051.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,865,051.50/9,773.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,795.33

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