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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,793.69, 14,687.43 and 3,218.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,793.69, 14,687.43 and 3,218.35 is: 4,826.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,793.69 : 14,687.43 = 3,218.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,793.69/14,687.43 = 3,218.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,793.69x = 14,687.43 × 3,218.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,793.69x = 47,269,290.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,269,290.34/9,793.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,826.50

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