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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,788.93, 14,685.65 and 3,214.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,788.93, 14,685.65 and 3,214.97 is: 4,823.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,788.93 : 14,685.65 = 3,214.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,788.93/14,685.65 = 3,214.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,788.93x = 14,685.65 × 3,214.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,788.93x = 47,213,924.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,213,924.18/9,788.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,823.20

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