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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,794.26, 14,691.63 and 3,220.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,794.26, 14,691.63 and 3,220.18 is: 4,830.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,794.26 : 14,691.63 = 3,220.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,794.26/14,691.63 = 3,220.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,794.26x = 14,691.63 × 3,220.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,794.26x = 47,309,693.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,309,693.09/9,794.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,830.35

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