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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,786.60, 14,681.16 and 3,122.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,786.60, 14,681.16 and 3,122.28 is: 4,683.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,786.60 : 14,681.16 = 3,122.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,786.60/14,681.16 = 3,122.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,786.60x = 14,681.16 × 3,122.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,786.60x = 45,838,692.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,838,692.24/9,786.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,683.82

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