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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,778.98, 14,669.44 and 3,203.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,778.98, 14,669.44 and 3,203.60 is: 4,805.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,778.98 : 14,669.44 = 3,203.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,778.98/14,669.44 = 3,203.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,778.98x = 14,669.44 × 3,203.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,778.98x = 46,995,017.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,995,017.98/9,778.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,805.72

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