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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,776.62, 14,666.28 and 3,203.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,776.62, 14,666.28 and 3,203.47 is: 4,805.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,776.62 : 14,666.28 = 3,203.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,776.62/14,666.28 = 3,203.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,776.62x = 14,666.28 × 3,203.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,776.62x = 46,982,987.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,982,987.99/9,776.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,805.65

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