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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,778.62, 14,668.70 and 4,843.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,778.62, 14,668.70 and 4,843.29 is: 7,265.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,778.62 : 14,668.70 = 4,843.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,778.62/14,668.70 = 4,843.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,778.62x = 14,668.70 × 4,843.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,778.62x = 71,044,798.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,044,798.81/9,778.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,265.32

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