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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,792.05, 14,688.54 and 3,218.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,792.05, 14,688.54 and 3,218.09 is: 4,827.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,792.05 : 14,688.54 = 3,218.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,792.05/14,688.54 = 3,218.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,792.05x = 14,688.54 × 3,218.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,792.05x = 47,268,970.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,268,970.25/9,792.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,827.28

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