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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,778.06, 14,669.13 and 3,203.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,778.06, 14,669.13 and 3,203.73 is: 4,806.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,778.06 : 14,669.13 = 3,203.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,778.06/14,669.13 = 3,203.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,778.06x = 14,669.13 × 3,203.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,778.06x = 46,995,931.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,995,931.85/9,778.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,806.26

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