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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,778.26, 14,664.32 and 3,202.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,778.26, 14,664.32 and 3,202.98 is: 4,803.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,778.26 : 14,664.32 = 3,202.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,778.26/14,664.32 = 3,202.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,778.26x = 14,664.32 × 3,202.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,778.26x = 46,969,523.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,969,523.67/9,778.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,803.46

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