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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,797.76, 14,691.05 and 3,132.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,797.76, 14,691.05 and 3,132.95 is: 4,697.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,797.76 : 14,691.05 = 3,132.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,797.76/14,691.05 = 3,132.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,797.76x = 14,691.05 × 3,132.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,797.76x = 46,026,362.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,026,362.87/9,797.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,697.64

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