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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,777.03, 14,667.36 and 3,203.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,777.03, 14,667.36 and 3,203.61 is: 4,806.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,777.03 : 14,667.36 = 3,203.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,777.03/14,667.36 = 3,203.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,777.03x = 14,667.36 × 3,203.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,777.03x = 46,988,501.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,988,501.17/9,777.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,806.01

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