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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,779.44, 14,670.39 and 3,203.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,779.44, 14,670.39 and 3,203.86 is: 4,806.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,779.44 : 14,670.39 = 3,203.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,779.44/14,670.39 = 3,203.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,779.44x = 14,670.39 × 3,203.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,779.44x = 47,001,875.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,001,875.71/9,779.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,806.19

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