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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,787.98, 14,680.26 and 3,213.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,787.98, 14,680.26 and 3,213.30 is: 4,819.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,787.98 : 14,680.26 = 3,213.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,787.98/14,680.26 = 3,213.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,787.98x = 14,680.26 × 3,213.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,787.98x = 47,172,079.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,172,079.46/9,787.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,819.39

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