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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,795.42, 14,694.96 and 3,226.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,795.42, 14,694.96 and 3,226.23 is: 4,839.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,795.42 : 14,694.96 = 3,226.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,795.42/14,694.96 = 3,226.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,795.42x = 14,694.96 × 3,226.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,795.42x = 47,409,320.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,409,320.80/9,795.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,839.95

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