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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,773.87, 14,663.03 and 3,199.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,773.87, 14,663.03 and 3,199.91 is: 4,800.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,773.87 : 14,663.03 = 3,199.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,773.87/14,663.03 = 3,199.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,773.87x = 14,663.03 × 3,199.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,773.87x = 46,920,287.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,920,287.01/9,773.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,800.59

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