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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,795.40, 14,695.26 and 3,221.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,795.40, 14,695.26 and 3,221.32 is: 4,832.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,795.40 : 14,695.26 = 3,221.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,795.40/14,695.26 = 3,221.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,795.40x = 14,695.26 × 3,221.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,795.40x = 47,338,134.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,338,134.94/9,795.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,832.69

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