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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,779.28, 14,657.99 and 4,237.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,779.28, 14,657.99 and 4,237.26 is: 6,351.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,779.28 : 14,657.99 = 4,237.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,779.28/14,657.99 = 4,237.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,779.28x = 14,657.99 × 4,237.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,779.28x = 62,109,693.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,109,693.52/9,779.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,351.15

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