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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,792.08, 14,690.33 and 3,218.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,792.08, 14,690.33 and 3,218.32 is: 4,828.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,792.08 : 14,690.33 = 3,218.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,792.08/14,690.33 = 3,218.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,792.08x = 14,690.33 × 3,218.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,792.08x = 47,278,154.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,278,154.17/9,792.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,828.21

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