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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,775.06, 14,659.27 and 3,199.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,775.06, 14,659.27 and 3,199.61 is: 4,798.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,775.06 : 14,659.27 = 3,199.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,775.06/14,659.27 = 3,199.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,775.06x = 14,659.27 × 3,199.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,775.06x = 46,903,946.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,903,946.88/9,775.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,798.33

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