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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,778.37, 14,666.06 and 3,204.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,778.37, 14,666.06 and 3,204.41 is: 4,806.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,778.37 : 14,666.06 = 3,204.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,778.37/14,666.06 = 3,204.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,778.37x = 14,666.06 × 3,204.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,778.37x = 46,995,995.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,995,995.99/9,778.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,806.12

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