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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,773.06, 14,660.82 and 3,107.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,773.06, 14,660.82 and 3,107.18 is: 4,661.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,773.06 : 14,660.82 = 3,107.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,773.06/14,660.82 = 3,107.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,773.06x = 14,660.82 × 3,107.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,773.06x = 45,553,806.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,553,806.69/9,773.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,661.16

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