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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,797.42, 14,698.26 and 3,223.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,797.42, 14,698.26 and 3,223.28 is: 4,835.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,797.42 : 14,698.26 = 3,223.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,797.42/14,698.26 = 3,223.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,797.42x = 14,698.26 × 3,223.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,797.42x = 47,376,607.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,376,607.49/9,797.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,835.62

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