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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,785.78, 14,679.90 and 3,212.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,785.78, 14,679.90 and 3,212.63 is: 4,819.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,785.78 : 14,679.90 = 3,212.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,785.78/14,679.90 = 3,212.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,785.78x = 14,679.90 × 3,212.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,785.78x = 47,161,087.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,161,087.14/9,785.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,819.35

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