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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,786.66, 14,674.52 and 3,211.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,786.66, 14,674.52 and 3,211.08 is: 4,814.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,786.66 : 14,674.52 = 3,211.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,786.66/14,674.52 = 3,211.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,786.66x = 14,674.52 × 3,211.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,786.66x = 47,121,057.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,121,057.68/9,786.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,814.83

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