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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,790.27, 14,682.30 and 3,214.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,790.27, 14,682.30 and 3,214.92 is: 4,821.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,790.27 : 14,682.30 = 3,214.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,790.27/14,682.30 = 3,214.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,790.27x = 14,682.30 × 3,214.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,790.27x = 47,202,462.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,202,462.92/9,790.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,821.37

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