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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,794.31, 14,683.15 and 3,218.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,794.31, 14,683.15 and 3,218.73 is: 4,825.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,794.31 : 14,683.15 = 3,218.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,794.31/14,683.15 = 3,218.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,794.31x = 14,683.15 × 3,218.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,794.31x = 47,261,095.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,261,095.40/9,794.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,825.36

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