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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,792.24, 14,689.28 and 3,218.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,792.24, 14,689.28 and 3,218.44 is: 4,827.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,792.24 : 14,689.28 = 3,218.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,792.24/14,689.28 = 3,218.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,792.24x = 14,689.28 × 3,218.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,792.24x = 47,276,566.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,276,566.32/9,792.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,827.96

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