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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,774, 14,663.34 and 3,200.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,774, 14,663.34 and 3,200.20 is: 4,801.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,774 : 14,663.34 = 3,200.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,774/14,663.34 = 3,200.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,774x = 14,663.34 × 3,200.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,774x = 46,925,620.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,925,620.67/9,774
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,801.07

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