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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,777.70, 14,665.06 and 3,203.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,777.70, 14,665.06 and 3,203.88 is: 4,805.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,777.70 : 14,665.06 = 3,203.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,777.70/14,665.06 = 3,203.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,777.70x = 14,665.06 × 3,203.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,777.70x = 46,985,092.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,985,092.43/9,777.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,805.33

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