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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,793.56, 14,688.93 and 3,130.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,793.56, 14,688.93 and 3,130.82 is: 4,695.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,793.56 : 14,688.93 = 3,130.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,793.56/14,688.93 = 3,130.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,793.56x = 14,688.93 × 3,130.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,793.56x = 45,988,322.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,988,322.38/9,793.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,695.77

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