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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,775.38, 14,663.07 and 3,201.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,775.38, 14,663.07 and 3,201.60 is: 4,802.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,775.38 : 14,663.07 = 3,201.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,775.38/14,663.07 = 3,201.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,775.38x = 14,663.07 × 3,201.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,775.38x = 46,945,284.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,945,284.91/9,775.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,802.40

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