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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,774.02, 14,657.91 and 3,198.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,774.02, 14,657.91 and 3,198.44 is: 4,796.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,774.02 : 14,657.91 = 3,198.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,774.02/14,657.91 = 3,198.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,774.02x = 14,657.91 × 3,198.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,774.02x = 46,882,372.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,882,372.37/9,774.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,796.63

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