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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,781.84, 14,673.59 and 3,119.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,781.84, 14,673.59 and 3,119.29 is: 4,679.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,781.84 : 14,673.59 = 3,119.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,781.84/14,673.59 = 3,119.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,781.84x = 14,673.59 × 3,119.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,781.84x = 45,771,238.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,771,238.34/9,781.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,679.20

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