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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,775.44, 14,664.92 and 3,201.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,775.44, 14,664.92 and 3,201.96 is: 4,803.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,775.44 : 14,664.92 = 3,201.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,775.44/14,664.92 = 3,201.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,775.44x = 14,664.92 × 3,201.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,775.44x = 46,956,487.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,956,487.24/9,775.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,803.52

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