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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,792.96, 14,687.94 and 3,219.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,792.96, 14,687.94 and 3,219.26 is: 4,828.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,792.96 : 14,687.94 = 3,219.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,792.96/14,687.94 = 3,219.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,792.96x = 14,687.94 × 3,219.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,792.96x = 47,284,297.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,284,297.72/9,792.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,828.40

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