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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,775.24, 14,663.10 and 3,207.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,775.24, 14,663.10 and 3,207.40 is: 4,811.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,775.24 : 14,663.10 = 3,207.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,775.24/14,663.10 = 3,207.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,775.24x = 14,663.10 × 3,207.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,775.24x = 47,030,426.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,030,426.94/9,775.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,811.18

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