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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,774.33, 14,607.83 and 7,147.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,774.33, 14,607.83 and 7,147.37 is: 10,681.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,774.33 : 14,607.83 = 7,147.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,774.33/14,607.83 = 7,147.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,774.33x = 14,607.83 × 7,147.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,774.33x = 104,407,457.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,407,457.13/9,774.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,681.80

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