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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,791.15, 14,688.26 and 3,215.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,791.15, 14,688.26 and 3,215.84 is: 4,824.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,791.15 : 14,688.26 = 3,215.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,791.15/14,688.26 = 3,215.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,791.15x = 14,688.26 × 3,215.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,791.15x = 47,235,094.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,235,094.04/9,791.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,824.26

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