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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,795.06, 14,694.41 and 3,225.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,795.06, 14,694.41 and 3,225.86 is: 4,839.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,795.06 : 14,694.41 = 3,225.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,795.06/14,694.41 = 3,225.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,795.06x = 14,694.41 × 3,225.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,795.06x = 47,402,019.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,402,019.84/9,795.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,839.38

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