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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,792.40, 14,690.34 and 3,220.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,792.40, 14,690.34 and 3,220.40 is: 4,831.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,792.40 : 14,690.34 = 3,220.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,792.40/14,690.34 = 3,220.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,792.40x = 14,690.34 × 3,220.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,792.40x = 47,308,770.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,308,770.94/9,792.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,831.17

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