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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,797.40, 14,696.10 and 3,223.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,797.40, 14,696.10 and 3,223.80 is: 4,835.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,797.40 : 14,696.10 = 3,223.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,797.40/14,696.10 = 3,223.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,797.40x = 14,696.10 × 3,223.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,797.40x = 47,377,287.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,377,287.18/9,797.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,835.70

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