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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,774.32, 14,660.06 and 3,200.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,774.32, 14,660.06 and 3,200.76 is: 4,800.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,774.32 : 14,660.06 = 3,200.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,774.32/14,660.06 = 3,200.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,774.32x = 14,660.06 × 3,200.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,774.32x = 46,923,317.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,923,317.64/9,774.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,800.68

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