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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,778.52, 14,656.76 and 4,851.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,778.52, 14,656.76 and 4,851.70 is: 7,272.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,778.52 : 14,656.76 = 4,851.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,778.52/14,656.76 = 4,851.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,778.52x = 14,656.76 × 4,851.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,778.52x = 71,110,202.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,110,202.49/9,778.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,272.08

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