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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,782.44, 14,674.69 and 3,119.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,782.44, 14,674.69 and 3,119.45 is: 4,679.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,782.44 : 14,674.69 = 3,119.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,782.44/14,674.69 = 3,119.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,782.44x = 14,674.69 × 3,119.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,782.44x = 45,776,892.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,776,892.25/9,782.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,679.50

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