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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,791.34, 14,682.51 and 4,859.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,791.34, 14,682.51 and 4,859.25 is: 7,286.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,791.34 : 14,682.51 = 4,859.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,791.34/14,682.51 = 4,859.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,791.34x = 14,682.51 × 4,859.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,791.34x = 71,345,986.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,345,986.72/9,791.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,286.64

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