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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,791.06, 14,684.76 and 3,216.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,791.06, 14,684.76 and 3,216.39 is: 4,823.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,791.06 : 14,684.76 = 3,216.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,791.06/14,684.76 = 3,216.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,791.06x = 14,684.76 × 3,216.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,791.06x = 47,231,915.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,231,915.22/9,791.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,823.99

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