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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,799.68, 14,705.69 and 4,177.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,799.68, 14,705.69 and 4,177.35 is: 6,268.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,799.68 : 14,705.69 = 4,177.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,799.68/14,705.69 = 4,177.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,799.68x = 14,705.69 × 4,177.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,799.68x = 61,430,748.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,430,748.53/9,799.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,268.65

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