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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,793.52, 14,687.16 and 3,218.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,793.52, 14,687.16 and 3,218.19 is: 4,826.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,793.52 : 14,687.16 = 3,218.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,793.52/14,687.16 = 3,218.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,793.52x = 14,687.16 × 3,218.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,793.52x = 47,266,071.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,266,071.44/9,793.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,826.26

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