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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,782.76, 14,675.94 and 3,209.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,782.76, 14,675.94 and 3,209.28 is: 4,814.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,782.76 : 14,675.94 = 3,209.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,782.76/14,675.94 = 3,209.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,782.76x = 14,675.94 × 3,209.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,782.76x = 47,099,200.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,099,200.72/9,782.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,814.51

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