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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,794.68, 14,693.84 and 3,225.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,794.68, 14,693.84 and 3,225.47 is: 4,838.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,794.68 : 14,693.84 = 3,225.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,794.68/14,693.84 = 3,225.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,794.68x = 14,693.84 × 3,225.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,794.68x = 47,394,584.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,394,584.90/9,794.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,838.81

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