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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,787.25, 14,679.05 and 4,522.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,787.25, 14,679.05 and 4,522.05 is: 6,782.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,787.25 : 14,679.05 = 4,522.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,787.25/14,679.05 = 4,522.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,787.25x = 14,679.05 × 4,522.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,787.25x = 66,379,375.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,379,375.44/9,787.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,782.23

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