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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,859.31, 14,791.25 and 3,195.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,859.31, 14,791.25 and 3,195.54 is: 4,794.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,859.31 : 14,791.25 = 3,195.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,859.31/14,791.25 = 3,195.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,859.31x = 14,791.25 × 3,195.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,859.31x = 47,266,015.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,266,015.05/9,859.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,794.05

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