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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,792.69, 14,685.93 and 3,217.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,792.69, 14,685.93 and 3,217.35 is: 4,825.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,792.69 : 14,685.93 = 3,217.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,792.69/14,685.93 = 3,217.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,792.69x = 14,685.93 × 3,217.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,792.69x = 47,249,776.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,249,776.89/9,792.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,825.00

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