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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,794.28, 14,694.48 and 3,131.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,794.28, 14,694.48 and 3,131.76 is: 4,698.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,794.28 : 14,694.48 = 3,131.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,794.28/14,694.48 = 3,131.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,794.28x = 14,694.48 × 3,131.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,794.28x = 46,019,584.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,019,584.68/9,794.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,698.62

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