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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,795.09, 14,692.98 and 3,221.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,795.09, 14,692.98 and 3,221.79 is: 4,832.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,795.09 : 14,692.98 = 3,221.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,795.09/14,692.98 = 3,221.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,795.09x = 14,692.98 × 3,221.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,795.09x = 47,337,696.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,337,696.03/9,795.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,832.80

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