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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,788.70, 14,683.08 and 3,215.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,788.70, 14,683.08 and 3,215.40 is: 4,823.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,788.70 : 14,683.08 = 3,215.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,788.70/14,683.08 = 3,215.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,788.70x = 14,683.08 × 3,215.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,788.70x = 47,211,975.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,211,975.43/9,788.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,823.11

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