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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,777.58, 14,673.39 and 4,849.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,777.58, 14,673.39 and 4,849.54 is: 7,277.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,777.58 : 14,673.39 = 4,849.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,777.58/14,673.39 = 4,849.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,777.58x = 14,673.39 × 4,849.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,777.58x = 71,159,191.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,159,191.74/9,777.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,277.79

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