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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,787.35, 14,677.95 and 3,212.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,787.35, 14,677.95 and 3,212.04 is: 4,817.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,787.35 : 14,677.95 = 3,212.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,787.35/14,677.95 = 3,212.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,787.35x = 14,677.95 × 3,212.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,787.35x = 47,146,162.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,146,162.52/9,787.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,817.05

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