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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,775.87, 14,666.03 and 3,201.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,775.87, 14,666.03 and 3,201.91 is: 4,803.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,775.87 : 14,666.03 = 3,201.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,775.87/14,666.03 = 3,201.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,775.87x = 14,666.03 × 3,201.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,775.87x = 46,959,308.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,959,308.12/9,775.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,803.59

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