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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,791.30, 14,687.42 and 3,217.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,791.30, 14,687.42 and 3,217.34 is: 4,826.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,791.30 : 14,687.42 = 3,217.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,791.30/14,687.42 = 3,217.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,791.30x = 14,687.42 × 3,217.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,791.30x = 47,254,334.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,254,334.34/9,791.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,826.16

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