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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,774.98, 14,663.43 and 3,199.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,774.98, 14,663.43 and 3,199.60 is: 4,799.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,774.98 : 14,663.43 = 3,199.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,774.98/14,663.43 = 3,199.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,774.98x = 14,663.43 × 3,199.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,774.98x = 46,917,128.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,917,128.96/9,774.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,799.72

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