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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,781.76, 14,669.57 and 3,206.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,781.76, 14,669.57 and 3,206.48 is: 4,808.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,781.76 : 14,669.57 = 3,206.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,781.76/14,669.57 = 3,206.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,781.76x = 14,669.57 × 3,206.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,781.76x = 47,037,682.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,037,682.81/9,781.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,808.71

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