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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,790.83, 14,686.13 and 3,216.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,790.83, 14,686.13 and 3,216.93 is: 4,825.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,790.83 : 14,686.13 = 3,216.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,790.83/14,686.13 = 3,216.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,790.83x = 14,686.13 × 3,216.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,790.83x = 47,244,236.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,244,236.10/9,790.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,825.36

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