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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,779.43, 14,671.19 and 3,205.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,779.43, 14,671.19 and 3,205.10 is: 4,808.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,779.43 : 14,671.19 = 3,205.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,779.43/14,671.19 = 3,205.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,779.43x = 14,671.19 × 3,205.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,779.43x = 47,022,675.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,022,675.76/9,779.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,808.32

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