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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,773.23, 14,650.63 and 3,194.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,773.23, 14,650.63 and 3,194.82 is: 4,789.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,773.23 : 14,650.63 = 3,194.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,773.23/14,650.63 = 3,194.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,773.23x = 14,650.63 × 3,194.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,773.23x = 46,806,125.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,806,125.74/9,773.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,789.22

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