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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,793.58, 14,688.98 and 3,218.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,793.58, 14,688.98 and 3,218.91 is: 4,827.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,793.58 : 14,688.98 = 3,218.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,793.58/14,688.98 = 3,218.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,793.58x = 14,688.98 × 3,218.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,793.58x = 47,282,445.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,282,445.50/9,793.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,827.90

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