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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,790.55, 14,686.29 and 3,216.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,790.55, 14,686.29 and 3,216.59 is: 4,825.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,790.55 : 14,686.29 = 3,216.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,790.55/14,686.29 = 3,216.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,790.55x = 14,686.29 × 3,216.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,790.55x = 47,239,700.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,239,700.12/9,790.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,825.03

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