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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,797.19, 14,692.68 and 3,221.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,797.19, 14,692.68 and 3,221.85 is: 4,831.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,797.19 : 14,692.68 = 3,221.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,797.19/14,692.68 = 3,221.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,797.19x = 14,692.68 × 3,221.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,797.19x = 47,337,611.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,337,611.06/9,797.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,831.75

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