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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,783.70, 14,675.55 and 3,208.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,783.70, 14,675.55 and 3,208.30 is: 4,812.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,783.70 : 14,675.55 = 3,208.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,783.70/14,675.55 = 3,208.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,783.70x = 14,675.55 × 3,208.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,783.70x = 47,083,567.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,083,567.07/9,783.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,812.45

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