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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,777.92, 14,667.36 and 3,201.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,777.92, 14,667.36 and 3,201.44 is: 4,802.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,777.92 : 14,667.36 = 3,201.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,777.92/14,667.36 = 3,201.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,777.92x = 14,667.36 × 3,201.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,777.92x = 46,956,673.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,956,673.00/9,777.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,802.32

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