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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,791.07, 14,688.42 and 3,217.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,791.07, 14,688.42 and 3,217.71 is: 4,827.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,791.07 : 14,688.42 = 3,217.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,791.07/14,688.42 = 3,217.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,791.07x = 14,688.42 × 3,217.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,791.07x = 47,263,075.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,263,075.92/9,791.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,827.16

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