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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,795.20, 14,693.67 and 3,221.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,795.20, 14,693.67 and 3,221.24 is: 4,832.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,795.20 : 14,693.67 = 3,221.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,795.20/14,693.67 = 3,221.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,795.20x = 14,693.67 × 3,221.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,795.20x = 47,331,764.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,331,764.08/9,795.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,832.14

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