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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,795.33, 14,689.35 and 3,219.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,795.33, 14,689.35 and 3,219.75 is: 4,828.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,795.33 : 14,689.35 = 3,219.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,795.33/14,689.35 = 3,219.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,795.33x = 14,689.35 × 3,219.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,795.33x = 47,296,034.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,296,034.66/9,795.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,828.43

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